Summary:
Zip code 48334 in Farmington Hills, Michigan, is served by 8 schools spanning elementary through high school, including two districts: the Farmington Public School District and the West Bloomfield School District, with a total enrollment of roughly 3,900 students.
Families in this area have access to two standout academic programs. Oakland Early College is an elite high school ranked in the top 1% of Michigan schools, with a 100% graduation rate and test scores that dwarf district averages—though its high chronic absenteeism rate (59.6%) suggests many students may be learning off-site at partner colleges. Farmington STEAM Academy, a K-8 magnet, is the top elementary feeder, ranked in the 94th percentile with the lowest poverty rate (9.66% free/reduced lunch) and the best attendance in the dataset. By contrast, Farmington Central High School is an alternative school in the bottom 14% of high schools, with a 57.3% graduation rate, 74.1% chronic absenteeism, and the highest poverty rate (55.56%)—yet it spends $43,773 per student, nearly three times more than any other school, reflecting the intense needs of its at-risk population.
Among traditional neighborhood schools, Warner Middle School performs solidly (76th percentile), while North Farmington High School has slipped from the 79th to 65th percentile in recent years. Elementary outcomes vary widely: Beechview Elementary has improved to the 67th percentile, Kenbrook Elementary has declined to the 62nd, and Wood Creek Elementary sits at the 47th percentile. A notable pattern emerges in 5th grade math, where all three traditional elementaries show a sharp proficiency drop—suggesting a curriculum or testing transition issue. For parents, school choice matters enormously here: the STEAM Academy and Oakland Early College offer exceptional opportunities, while traditional schools show mixed results that correlate strongly with poverty levels.
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