Ferndale Middle School vs David Ellis Academy
David Ellis Academy has a higher overall rating of 5.8/10 compared to 4.8/10. Ferndale Middle School is significantly larger with 521 students, about 2.4× the size of David Ellis Academy (215). In math proficiency, Ferndale Middle School leads at 23.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Ferndale Middle School
Ferndale, MI
4.8/10
Middle School6th – 8th
521 students
David Ellis Academy
Detroit, MI
5.8/10
SchoolPre-K – 12thCharter
215 students
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| Metric | Ferndale Middle School | David Ellis Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.8 / 10 | 5.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.7 | 5.1 |
| Growth Score | 5.2 | 3.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 61.4% | 90.7% |
| Environment Score | 4.2 | 8.9 |
| State Rank | #2,642 of 3,198 | #1,970 of 3,198 |
| State Percentile | 17th | 38th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Ferndale Middle School | David Ellis Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 23.0% | 7.5% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 37.0% | 22.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Ferndale (48220) | Detroit (48235) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $86,095 | $41,011 |
| Median Home Value | $229,700 | $79,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,191 | $1,151 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 52.7% | 14.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% | 29.7% |
| Avg Commute | 25 min | 25 min |