Melvindale-northern Allen Park Schools School District
School District · Melvindale, Michigan
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,062
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,062
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Evaluating Melvindale-northern Allen Park Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Melvindale-northern Allen Park Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Melvindale High School
Allen Park · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Julian O Strong Middle School
Melvindale · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Allendale Elementary School
Melvindale · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#475 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.4
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,062
+$1,479 vs Michigan median
District size
2,966 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Melvindale-northern Allen Park Schools ranks #475 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Melvindale-northern Allen Park Schools's schools with real test data average 4.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Melvindale High School (6.8/10), Julian O Strong Middle School (4.5/10), and Allendale Elementary School (3.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Melvindale-northern Allen Park Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melvindale High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Julian O Strong Middle School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Allendale Elementary School | 3.0 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Melvindale-northern Allen Park Schools
Melvindale-northern Allen Park Schools is a Melvindale, Michigan school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 2,966 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.8:1. The district invests $16,062 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.8/10, Melvindale-northern Allen Park Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Melvindale High School, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Melvindale-northern Allen Park Schools students show an average math proficiency of 23.1% and ELA proficiency of 39.1%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Melvindale-northern Allen Park Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Melvindale-northern Allen Park Schools with test data.
Schools in Melvindale-northern Allen Park Schools
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Melvindale
- Total Enrollment
- 2,966
- Teachers (FTE)
- 150
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Melvindale-northern Allen Park Schools?
Melvindale-northern Allen Park Schools has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Melvindale-northern Allen Park Schools?
The average composite rating for Melvindale-northern Allen Park Schools is 4.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Melvindale-northern Allen Park Schools?
Melvindale-northern Allen Park Schools spends $16,062 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Melvindale-northern Allen Park Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Melvindale-northern Allen Park Schools is 19.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Melvindale-northern Allen Park Schools?
Melvindale High School is the highest-rated school in Melvindale-northern Allen Park Schools with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Melvindale-northern Allen Park Schools?
Across schools in Melvindale-northern Allen Park Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Melvindale-northern Allen Park Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Melvindale-northern Allen Park Schools has an average school rating of 4.8/10 across 4 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 23.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.1%
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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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