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Duvall Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5
162nd
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 1,492 Michigan Elementary Schools
Better than 89% of Michigan elementary schools
Summary

Duvall Elementary School in Dearborn, MI, is a small, high-achieving public school serving 229 students in grades PK through 5 as part of the Dearborn City School District.

Duvall is a standout performer, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 89th percentile statewide—162nd out of 1,492 Michigan elementary schools. Its test scores consistently outpace both district and state averages by wide margins. For example, 5th-grade science proficiency hits 65.2%, compared to just 29.1% for the district and 40% statewide. Social studies scores are similarly impressive at 47.8% proficiency versus 21.8% for the district. What truly sets Duvall apart, however, is its remarkable success with students from low-income backgrounds. With 55% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, the school ranks in the 98th percentile statewide for this subgroup—a 5-star achievement that shows the school is exceptionally effective at helping all children thrive, regardless of economic circumstances. This makes Duvall a model of both excellence and equity.

Compared to nearby schools, Duvall is a clear academic leader. It significantly outranks Snow Elementary School (62nd percentile), Long Elementary School (53rd), and Whitmore-Bolles Elementary School (58th). Only Howard Elementary School, about 1.7 miles away, ranks higher (91st percentile). The contrast with schools in the neighboring Dearborn Heights School District #7 is stark—schools like Pardee School and Polk Elementary School rank in the bottom 20th percentile. Duvall also boasts a lower chronic absenteeism rate (18.1%) than the district (25.9%) and state (27.9%) averages, reflecting a strong culture of attendance. With an upward trajectory in rankings over the past decade, Duvall is a school that continues to improve and deliver outstanding results for its students.

229
Students ?
16.7
Student/teacher ratio ?
$20,394
Per pupil spending ?
55.5%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 22561 Beech St
       Dearborn, MI  48124-2734

(313) 827-2750

District: Dearborn City School District


Students who attend Duvall Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Smith Middle School
Racial breakdown:

White:
82.5%
Hispanic:
8.7%
African American:
5.2%
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At a glance
▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 62nd percentile in 2016 → 89th in 2026
Strengths
✓Test scores above the Michigan average (61% vs 38% meeting standards)
✓Ranks in the top 11% of Michigan elementary schools
✓Ranking is trending up — up 27 percentile points since 2016
Worth a look
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school61%
District avg39%
Michigan avg38%
162nd of 1,492
Michigan public elementary schools ?
Top 11%▲ up 27 pts since 2016
From top 38% (2016) to top 11% (2026)
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★★★★★
SchoolDigger rating ?
2nd of 19Elementary Schools in the Dearborn City School District
268th of 625Dearborn City School District among Michigan districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMichigan percentileRating
202688.1162 of 149289.1%★★★★☆
202574.1348 of 148876.6%★★★★☆
202475.6321 of 148678.4%★★★★☆
202379.3259 of 147082.4%★★★★☆
202281.0209 of 134484.4%★★★★☆
202170.8268 of 115376.8%★★★★☆
201967.1405 of 140871.2%★★★★☆
201874.1375 of 144874.1%★★★★☆
201754.3607 of 146658.6%★★★☆☆
201661.2589 of 154862.0%★★★☆☆
201580.8248 of 158084.3%★★★★☆
201482.1203 of 153386.8%★★★★☆
201380.2250 of 156384.0%★★★★☆
201281.0238 of 156684.8%★★★★☆
201168.9507 of 155267.3%★★★☆☆
201069.4544 of 155264.9%★★★☆☆
200970.4494 of 158968.9%★★★☆☆
200880.8183 of 157788.4%★★★★☆
200771.2413 of 156573.6%★★★★☆
200672.9345 of 154577.7%★★★★☆

English Language Learner

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMichigan percentileRating
202549.684 of 17351.4%★★★☆☆
202468.753 of 18471.2%★★★★☆
202362.453 of 18070.6%★★★★☆
201868.767 of 27075.2%★★★★☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMichigan percentileRating
202679.8210 of 134384.4%★★★★☆
202573.4292 of 133878.2%★★★★☆
202462.5426 of 134268.3%★★★☆☆
202372.6273 of 132179.3%★★★★☆
202274.4216 of 110680.5%★★★★☆
202185.075 of 90291.7%★★★★★
201964.3372 of 117168.2%★★★☆☆
201881.3227 of 144384.3%★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMichigan percentileRating
202696.325 of 135298.2%★★★★★
202577.9191 of 134685.8%★★★★☆
202477.2190 of 138186.2%★★★★☆
202370.0282 of 135079.1%★★★★☆
202289.235 of 109996.8%★★★★★
201965.1307 of 113472.9%★★★★☆
201864.6420 of 139769.9%★★★★☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMichigan percentileRating
202685.2179 of 137287.0%★★★★☆
202566.4427 of 136668.7%★★★☆☆
202478.8221 of 134783.6%★★★★☆
202380.0215 of 133483.9%★★★★☆
202278.0198 of 113982.6%★★★★☆
201949.7587 of 119650.9%★★★☆☆
201862.4533 of 144663.1%★★★☆☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMichigan percentileRating
202684.3169 of 119985.9%★★★★☆
202569.2338 of 120672.0%★★★★☆
202468.7335 of 120472.2%★★★★☆
202373.2279 of 119876.7%★★★★☆
202270.6284 of 110274.2%★★★★☆
202173.2213 of 100578.8%★★★★☆
201958.1448 of 112860.3%★★★☆☆
201858.9497 of 125360.3%★★★☆☆
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Low Socio Economic Status (2026)98th percentile+9 vs school
Male (2026)87th percentile~ school
White (2026)86th percentile-3 vs school
Female (2026)84th percentile-5 vs school
English Language Learner (2025)51st percentile-25 vs school
By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?
Math65%+27 vs state
Science65%+25 vs state
English Language Arts59%+18 vs state
Social Studies48%+20 vs state

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Students at Duvall Elementary School are 83% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2024-25 school year, 229 students attended Duvall Elementary School.

Duvall Elementary School ranks 162nd of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Duvall Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Smith Middle School

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