Best Schools in DeFord, MI
DeFord, MI has 10 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,650 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in DeFord exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in DeFord, MI
The top high schools in DeFord, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kingston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingston Community School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 269 Students
2. Cass City Jr And Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cass City Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 452 Students
3. Caro High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caro Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 423 Students
4. Marlette Jrsr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marlette Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 367 Students
Best Middle Schools in DeFord, MI
The top middle schools in DeFord, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Caro Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caro Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 346 Students
Best Elementary Schools in DeFord, MI
The top elementary schools in DeFord, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cass City Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cass City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 485 Students
2. Kingston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingston Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 312 Students
3. Marlette Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marlette Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 349 Students
4. Schall Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caro Community Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 298 Students
5. Mccomb Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caro Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 349 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in DeFord, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
DeFord, MI has a total population of 1,293 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in DeFord, 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 DeFord, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in DeFord, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for DeFord, 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 DeFord, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in DeFord, MI
How many schools are in DeFord, MI?
DeFord, MI has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,650 students in total.
How do schools in DeFord perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in DeFord score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in DeFord exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in DeFord?
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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