Best Schools in 48221, MI
48221, MI has 15 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 11 elementary) serving 8,376 students. On average they score 19% on state proficiency tests against a projected 16%, so schools in 48221 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 48221, MI
The top high schools in 48221, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mumford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 889 Students
2. Henry Ford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 712 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 48221, MI
The top elementary schools in 48221, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bates Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 755 Students
2. Palmer Park Preparatory Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 425 Students
3. Pasteur Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 312 Students
4. Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 395 Students
5. Bagley Elementary School Of Journalism And Technology
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 368 Students
6. John R King Academic And Performing Arts Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 814 Students
7. Vernor Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 328 Students
8. Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 706 Students
9. Schulze Academy For Technology And Arts
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Projected Test Scores
Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 692 Students
10. Macdowell Preparatory Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Macdowell Preparatory Academy • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 368 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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
41.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
13.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 48221, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 48221, MI
How many schools are in 48221, MI?
48221, MI has 15 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 8,376 students in total.
How do schools in 48221 perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in 48221 score 19% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 16%, so on average schools in 48221 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 48221?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 12%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 10%
- Projected: 10%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations