Old Redford Academy School District

17195 Redford St
Detroit, MI 48219-3259
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 746 students in Old Redford Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Old Redford Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
746 Students
1,395,053 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
82,775 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
30:1

District Rank

Old Redford Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 863 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#843 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Old Redford Academy  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
3%
34%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Old Redford Academy  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
45%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Old Redford Academy  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
81%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Old Redford Academy  School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.04
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%
# Black Students
731 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
98%
18%
# White Students
7 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
1%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
82
114,607
# Students in 1st Grade:
67
98,784
# Students in 2nd Grade:
88
100,963
# Students in 3rd Grade:
76
100,661
# Students in 4th Grade:
86
100,564
# Students in 5th Grade:
91
102,114
# Students in 6th Grade:
91
102,037
# Students in 7th Grade:
70
104,290
# Students in 8th Grade:
95
107,471
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
121,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
114,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
109,014
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
114,017
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,169 is higher than the state median of $18,261. The school district revenue/student has grown by 90% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,441 is less than the state median of $17,455. The school district spending/student has grown by 66% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue (20-21)
$14 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of Old Redford Academy  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending (20-21)
$12 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of Old Redford Academy  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$19,169
$18,261
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Old Redford Academy  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student (20-21)
$15,441
$17,455
This chart display average spending per public school student in Old Redford Academy  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Old Redford Academy School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Old Redford Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
17195 Redford St
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 532-7510
Grades: PK-4
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
Old Redford Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
22122 W Mcnichols Rd
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 880-1807
Grades: 5-8
| 347 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Old Redford Academy School District?
Old Redford Academy School District manages 2 public schools serving 746 students.
What is the rank of Old Redford Academy School District?
Old Redford Academy School District is ranked #847 out of 863 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Old Redford Academy School District?
98% of Old Redford Academy School District students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Old Redford Academy School District?
Old Redford Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 30:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Old Redford Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,441 is less than the state median of $17,455. The school district spending/student has grown by 66% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 746 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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