Top Rankings
Southfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District 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 12 public schools serving 4,665 students in Southfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Southfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% 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
12 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
4,665 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
295 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District, 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 81% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#596 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Graduation Rate
81%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
93%
18%
% White
2%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,555 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,820 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$110 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$102 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,555
$18,510
Spending / Student
$21,820
$17,693
Best Southfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University High School Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19301 W 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-4370
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-4370
Gr: 9-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Kennedy Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16229 Mount Vernon St
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-8828
Southfield, MI 48075
(248) 746-8828
Gr: PK-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
University Middle School Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19301 W 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-4370
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-4370
Gr: 6-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Macarthur K8 University Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19301 W 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8590
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8590
Gr: K-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mcintyre Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19600 Saratoga Blvd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7365
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7365
Gr: 1-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Vandenberg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16100 Edwards Ave
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7378
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7378
Gr: 1-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Adlai Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
27777 Lahser Rd
Southfield, MI 48034
(248) 746-8840
Southfield, MI 48034
(248) 746-8840
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Thompson K8 International Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16300 Lincoln Dr
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7404
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7404
Gr: K-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Morris Adler Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24500 Larkins St
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 746-8872
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 746-8872
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Glenn W Levey Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25300 W 9 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 746-8740
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 746-8740
Gr: 6-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1111.
Alice M Birney K8 School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
27225 Evergreen Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8800
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8800
Gr: PK-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Southfield High School For The Arts And Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24675 Lahser Rd
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 746-8606
Southfield, MI 48033
(248) 746-8606
Gr: 9-12 | 1,190 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Southfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,665 students.
What is the rank of Southfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Southfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District is ranked #596 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 Southfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
93% of Southfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Southfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Southfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,820 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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