Smith Middle School vs Star International Academy
Smith Middle School has a higher overall rating of 7.0/10 compared to 5.9/10. Star International Academy is significantly larger with 1,643 students, about 3.4× the size of Smith Middle School (486). In math proficiency, Smith Middle School leads at 34.0%.
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.
Smith Middle School
Dearborn, MI
7.0/10
Middle School6th – 8th
486 students
Star International Academy
Dearborn Heights, MI
5.9/10
SchoolPre-K – 12thCharter
1,643 students
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| Metric | Smith Middle School | Star International Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.0 / 10 | 5.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Growth Score | 5.6 | 3.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 71% | 94.3% |
| Environment Score | 9.2 | 4.6 |
| State Rank | #1,002 of 3,198 | #1,900 of 3,198 |
| State Percentile | 69th | 41th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Smith Middle School | Star International Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 34.0% | 31.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 53.0% | 38.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Smith Middle School | Star International Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | Pre-K – 12th |
| Enrollment | 486 | 1,643 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 12.8:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 71.0% | 94.3% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | — | 95%+ |
| District | Dearborn City School District | Star International Academy |
| City | Dearborn | Dearborn Heights |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Dearborn (48124) | Dearborn Heights (48127) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $78,353 | $63,084 |
| Median Home Value | $192,100 | $217,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,280 | $1,231 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 40.3% | 28.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% | 19.7% |
| Avg Commute | 22 min | 23 min |