Best High Schools in 48221, MI

48221, MI has 4 high schools with 2,830 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 48221 score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 48221 meet expectations.

1. Ferndale High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ferndale Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 712 Students

2. Mumford High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 889 Students

3. Central High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 353 Students

Best Middle Schools in 48221, MI

48221, MI has 8 middle schools with 4,477 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 48221 score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 19% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 48221 exceed expectations.

1. Ferndale Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Ferndale Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 540 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 48221, MI

48221, MI has 4 elementary schools with 1,302 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 48221 score 10% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 13% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 48221 don't meet expectations.

1. Bates Academy

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 755 Students

2. Thurgood Marshall Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 482 Students

3. Palmer Park Preparatory Academy

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 425 Students

4. Schulze Academy For Technology And Arts

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 692 Students

5. Bagley Elementary School Of Journalism And Technology

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 368 Students

6. Pasteur Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 312 Students

7. Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 395 Students

8. Macdowell Preparatory Academy

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Macdowell Preparatory Academy • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 368 Students

9. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 706 Students

10. Gesu Catholic School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Gesu Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 254 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 48221, MI

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

48221, MI has a total population of 38,340 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 48221, MI

8,609

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

26%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 48221, MI.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

F

41.27 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

F

13.27 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

28.00 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 48221, MI.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 48221, MI.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,010 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

62 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 48221, MI Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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