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6.6 avg / 10

Dearborn City School District

School District · Dearborn, Michigan

Students: 19,621
Teachers (FTE): 1,292

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

37

20 elem, 8 mid, 7 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,437

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.2:1

How this district compares

Michigan rank

#166 of 532

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Michigan avg

Per-pupil spending

$18,437

+$3,854 vs Michigan median

District size

19,621 students

Much larger than Michigan median

About Dearborn City School District

Dearborn City School District is a Dearborn, Michigan school district serving 37 schools. The district educates 19,621 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. The district invests $18,437 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.6/10, Dearborn City School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Duvall Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.

In standardized testing, Dearborn City School District students show an average math proficiency of 37.0% and ELA proficiency of 44.0%.

The district includes 20 elementary schools , 8 middle schools , and 7 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Dearborn City School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 37.0%
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ELA Proficiency 44.0%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Dearborn City School District with test data.

District Details

City
Dearborn
Total Enrollment
19,621
Teachers (FTE)
1,292
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Dearborn City School District?

Dearborn City School District has 37 schools in total — 20 elementary, 8 middle, and 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Dearborn City School District?

The average composite rating for Dearborn City School District is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Dearborn City School District?

Dearborn City School District spends $18,437 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Dearborn City School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Dearborn City School District is 15.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Dearborn City School District?

Duvall Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Dearborn City School District with a composite score of 9.3/10.

What are the test scores in Dearborn City School District?

Across schools in Dearborn City School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Dearborn City School District compare to other districts in Michigan?

Dearborn City School District has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 37 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.6/10
Math Proficiency
37.0%
ELA Proficiency
44.0%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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