Ferndale Public Schools School District
School District · Ferndale, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
6
2 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,369
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
6
2 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,369
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#260 of 532
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,369
$214 vs Michigan median
District size
3,176 students
Much larger than Michigan median
About Ferndale Public Schools
Ferndale Public Schools is a Ferndale, Michigan school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 3,176 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.3:1. The district invests $14,369 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Ferndale Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ferndale High School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Ferndale Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 18.4% and ELA proficiency of 35.9%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Ferndale Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ferndale Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Ferndale Public Schools
6 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Ferndale
- Total Enrollment
- 3,176
- Teachers (FTE)
- 174
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ferndale Public Schools?
Ferndale Public Schools has 6 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ferndale Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Ferndale Public Schools is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Ferndale Public Schools?
Ferndale Public Schools spends $14,369 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ferndale Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ferndale Public Schools is 18.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ferndale Public Schools?
Ferndale High School is the highest-rated school in Ferndale Public Schools with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Ferndale Public Schools?
Across schools in Ferndale Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 18.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ferndale Public Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Ferndale Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 6 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
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 18.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 35.9%
Resources
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.
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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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