Very Good
#1022 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 32% in state
Smith Middle School
Middle School · Dearborn City School District · Dearborn, MI
A Dearborn City School District middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
23851 YALE ST, Dearborn, MI 48124
- Math 27% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 42% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Smith Middle School score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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
71%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Smith Middle 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,308/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dearborn), 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
$78,353
Median home value
$192,100
Median rent
$1,280/mo
College educated
40.3%
Homeownership
80.1%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48124; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakley W Best Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 574 | Compare → |
| Tomlinson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| Bryant Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 774 | Compare → |
| Peterson-warren AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 25 | 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 City School District
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #17 of 36
- District spending per student
- $18,437NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Smith Middle School is listed in Dearborn City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Smith Middle School
Smith Middle School is a public middle school in Dearborn, MI, part of Dearborn City School District, serving approximately 486 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,022 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smith Middle School
What grades does Smith Middle School serve?
Smith Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Smith Middle School?
Smith Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 486 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith Middle School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Smith Middle School rank in MI?
Smith Middle School ranks #1,022 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Smith Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Smith Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Smith Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Smith Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Smith Middle School a charter school?
No, Smith Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Smith Middle School a Title I school?
No, Smith Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Smith Middle School?
71.0% of students at Smith Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 486
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.6%
- Phone
- (313) 827-2800
- Area population (ZIP 48124)
- 34,156
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 48124; 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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