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#2959 of 3,192 schools in MI
Pardee School
Elementary School · Dearborn Heights School District #7 · Dearborn Heights, MI
A Dearborn Heights School District #7 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
4650 PARDEE AVE, Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
- Math 16% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 25% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 20:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pardee School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 21% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pardee School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,707/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dearborn Heights), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,534
Median home value
$119,300
Median rent
$1,298/mo
College educated
15.7%
Homeownership
69.5%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48125; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nowlin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 241 | Compare → |
| Polk Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 360 | Compare → |
| Whitmorebolles Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 323 | Compare → |
| Dearborn Early Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.1 mi | 8 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Dearborn Heights School District #7
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,297NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pardee School is listed in Dearborn Heights School District #7; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pardee School
Pardee School is a public elementary school in Dearborn Heights, MI, part of Dearborn Heights School District #7, serving approximately 360 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,959 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pardee School
What grades does Pardee School serve?
Pardee School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Pardee School?
Pardee School has an enrollment of approximately 360 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pardee School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pardee School is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pardee School rank in MI?
Pardee School ranks #2,959 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Pardee School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pardee School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pardee School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pardee School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pardee School a charter school?
No, Pardee School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pardee School a Title I school?
No, Pardee School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pardee School?
85.0% of students at Pardee School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 360
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.6%
- Phone
- (313) 203-5600
- Area population (ZIP 48125)
- 22,156
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48125; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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