Below Average
#2619 of 3,192 schools in MI
Redford Union JR High
Middle School · Redford Union Schools District No. 1 · Redford, MI
A Redford Union Schools District No. 1 middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
17711 KINLOCH, Redford, MI 48240
- Math 11% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 25% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Redford Union JR High score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 55 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 18% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (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
79.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Redford Union JR High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low4/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,970
Median home value
$120,700
Median rent
$1,326/mo
College educated
22.2%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48240; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keeler SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| David Ellis Academy WestCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 719 | Compare → |
| Clarenceville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| Old Redford Academy Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | 5–8 | 2.2 mi | 250 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Redford Union Schools District No. 1
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $24,123NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Redford Union JR High is listed in Redford Union Schools District No. 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Redford Union JR High
Redford Union JR High is a public middle school in Redford, MI, part of Redford Union Schools District No. 1, serving approximately 441 students in grades 7th-9th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,619 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Redford Union JR High
What grades does Redford Union JR High serve?
Redford Union JR High serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend Redford Union JR High?
Redford Union JR High has an enrollment of approximately 441 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redford Union JR High?
The student-teacher ratio at Redford Union JR High is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Redford Union JR High rank in MI?
Redford Union JR High ranks #2,619 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Redford Union JR High's MySchoolScout rating?
Redford Union JR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Redford Union JR High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Redford Union JR High has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Redford Union JR High a charter school?
No, Redford Union JR High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Redford Union JR High a Title I school?
No, Redford Union JR High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Redford Union JR High?
79.8% of students at Redford Union JR High 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
- 7th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 441
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.0%
- Phone
- (313) 242-4000
- Area population (ZIP 48240)
- 17,097
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 48240; 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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