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Ferndale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools

871 Pinecrest Dr
Ferndale, MI 48220-2310
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Ferndale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,130 students in Ferndale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Ferndale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,508 Schools
# Students
3,130 Students
1,376,286 Students
# Teachers
166 Teachers
82,375 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Ferndale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 59% has decreased from 73% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#554 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
35%
35%
45%
22%
38%
59%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
62%
18%
% White
29%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,697 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,343 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,697
$18,510
Spending / Student
$14,343
$17,693

Best Ferndale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
24220 Rosewood St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 547-0880
Gr: K-6 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Ferndale High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
881 Pinecrest Dr
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 548-8622
Gr: 9-12 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Ferndale Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
725 Pinecrest Dr
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 541-1783
Gr: 6-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2610 Pinecrest Dr
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 548-1950
Gr: K-3 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Tri County Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
21131 Garden Ln
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 586-8885
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
University High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2521 Bermuda St
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 586-8846
Gr: 9-12 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: n/an/a
Casa
23561 Rosewood St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 691-8502
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ferndale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Ferndale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools manages 7 public schools serving 3,130 students.
What is the rank of Ferndale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Ferndale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is ranked #592 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ferndale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
62% of Ferndale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools students are Black, 29% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ferndale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Ferndale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Ferndale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,343 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,130 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 59% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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