Summary:
The Dearborn Heights School District #7 in Michigan is home to three elementary schools: Bedford School, Pardee School, and Polk Elementary School. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and face significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by their high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility.
Bedford School stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, with better test scores across various subjects and grade levels compared to the district and state averages. For instance, in 2024-2025, 35.1% of 4th graders at Bedford School were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 22.5% for the district and 42.4% for the state. Polk Elementary School also shows relatively strong performance, particularly in 5th grade test scores, with 33.9% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 41.1% proficient or better in Math in 2023-2024.
Despite these bright spots, all three schools consistently rank in the bottom half of Michigan elementary schools based on the statewide SchoolDigger rankings, with ratings of 1 out of 5 stars. The district faces significant challenges, including high rates of chronic absenteeism (29.5%) and a substantial achievement gap, with proficiency rates in various subjects and grade levels significantly lower than the state averages. Addressing these issues will be crucial for the Dearborn Heights School District #7 to improve the educational outcomes for its students.
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