Summary:
There is just one middle school in zip code 48120, Salina Intermediate 4 8, a Dearborn school serving grades 4 through 8 with 461 students in the Dearborn City School District.
This school stands out for its unusual grade span, covering the transition from elementary through middle school years. It serves a student body with very high economic need, as 93% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. The school spends a substantial $20,358 per student and maintains a favorable 11.3-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Academically, the school has shown a mixed record. Its state ranking improved from the 26th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 43rd percentile in 2024-2025, but slipped slightly to the 40th percentile in 2025-2026. Chronic absenteeism sits at 26.7%, which is close to both district and state averages.
In terms of test performance, English language arts proficiency is consistently below district and state averages across all grades. Math results are uneven: 4th and 7th graders meet or slightly exceed state averages, but 5th and 6th graders lag significantly. A notable "5th grade slump" appears in math, with proficiency dropping from 40.4% in 4th grade to just 20.2% in 5th grade. Science and social studies are the most serious weaknesses, with proficiency rates often less than half of state averages. On the 8th-grade PSAT, math proficiency slightly exceeds the state average while ELA remains below. A positive highlight is 7th-grade math, where the school has met or exceeded state averages for two consecutive years. Despite high per-student spending, outcomes generally trail state benchmarks, suggesting the investment addresses student needs but has not yet closed the achievement gap.
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