Best Schools in 48239, MI
48239, MI has 24 public schools (7 high, 2 middle, 14 elementary) serving 11,279 students. On average they score 19% on state proficiency tests against a projected 17%, so schools in 48239 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 48239, MI
The top high schools in 48239, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lee M Thurston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Redford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 883 Students
2. Redford Union High School
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Projected Test Scores
Redford Union Schools District No. 1 • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 736 Students
3. Westfield Preparatory High School
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Westfield Charter Academy • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 828 Students
4. Soar Academic Institute
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South Redford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 164 Students
5. Cody High School
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Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 466 Students
6. Henry Ford High School
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Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 712 Students
7. Veritas
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Projected Test Scores
Redford Union Schools District No. 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 48 Students
Best Middle Schools in 48239, MI
The top middle schools in 48239, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John D Pierce Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Redford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 602 Students
2. Hilbert Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Redford Union Schools District No. 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 398 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 48239, MI
The top elementary schools in 48239, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 150 Students
2. Jane Addams Elementary School
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South Redford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 297 Students
3. Fisher Elementary School
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South Redford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 310 Students
4. Westfield Charter Academy
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Westfield Charter Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 635 Students
5. Thomas Jefferson Elem School
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South Redford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 259 Students
6. Vandenberg Elementary School
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South Redford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students
7. Charles Wright Academy Of Arts And Science
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Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 618 Students
8. Beech Elementary
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Redford Union Schools District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 453 Students
9. Washingtonparks Academy
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Washington-parks Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 580 Students
10. Gompers Elementarymiddle School
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Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 838 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 48239, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
48239, MI has a total population of 36,884 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 48239, 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 48239, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
27.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 48239, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 48239, 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 48239, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 48239, MI
How many schools are in 48239, MI?
48239, MI has 24 public schools: 7 high schools, 2 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 11,279 students in total.
How do schools in 48239 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 48239 score 19% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 17%, so on average schools in 48239 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 48239?
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: 12%
- Projected: 10%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 12%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 12%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations