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Oakwood Blvd & Hanna St, Melvindale, Michigan (2014-02-23)Photo: Amin Eshaiker · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Schools in Melvindale · Melvindale-North Allen Park School District

Melvindale’s public schools score below 72% of Michigan districts on tests and graduation

On the state math tests, 11% of Melvindale’s students scored proficient, below the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the public school district serving Melvindale, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.

#652of 699 Michigan townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
21%
▼ 24 pts vs MI 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
11%
▼ 23 pts vs MI 34%
2021–22
Graduate on time
84%
▲ 2 pts vs MI 82%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$16.0K
▼ 3% vs MI $16.5K
FY2024
Students per teacher
20.7
MI 16.5 · larger classes
Schools in town
3
2,983 students on the public path
In brief

Melvindale’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 329 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Melvindale’s, its schools beat 17%, lower than their 28% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 21% of tested students were proficient in reading and 11% in math, against 45% and 34% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan. Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $16,037 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 2 the district’s path is Allendale Elementary School, then Julian O Strong Middle School, then Melvindale High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Academy for Business and Technology High School is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Melvindale’s grade

C− Test scoresB− Graduation

C: better than 28% of Michigan school districts, #652 of 699 Michigan towns. Graduation is above the Michigan average; test scores are below it.

Michigan school districts we grade (815)Better than 28%
Lower resultsHigher results
Michigan towns with similar household incomes (329)Better than 17%
C−CA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,477 test results and a graduating class of 228 could put Melvindale anywhere from C− to C. The tests are from spring 2022, when 98% of Melvindale’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,487 in math, 1,467 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Melvindale, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–1Rogers Early Elementary Schoolin Allen ParkNo scores
2–5Allendale Elementary SchoolMelvindale-North Allen Park School DistrictD
6–8Julian O Strong Middle SchoolMelvindale-North Allen Park School DistrictD
9–12Melvindale High Schoolin Allen ParkB

Melvindale’s public schools are run by Melvindale-North Allen Park School District, which also serves Allen Park. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Melvindale-North Allen Park School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 2,983 students · 20.7 per teacher (MI 16.5)
$16,037MI $16,528 · FY2024
C
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading21%
State average 45.4% · 1467 students tested
Math11%
State average 33.6% · 1487 students tested

Melvindale vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Melvindale’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
MelvindaleCMelvindale-North Allen Park
DearbornBDearborn City
Allen ParkB−Allen Park PK–12 · Melvindale-North Allen Park PK–12
DetroitC−Detroit Public Schools Community District
Lincoln ParkC+Lincoln Park

Every school in Melvindale

5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Melvindaleby address
Allendale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 2–5
D
914 students21:1Rate it →
Julian O Strong Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
D
651 students17:1Rate it →
Also serving Melvindalein other towns
Rogers Early Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · Allen Park
436 students21:1Rate it →
Melvindale High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Allen Park
B
982 students23:1Rate it →
Charter schoolsfree, open by application
Academy for Business and Technology High School
High · Grades 6–12
D
Charter
231 students12:1Rate it →

Questions about Melvindale’s schools

Are Melvindale’s schools good?

On Michigan’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Melvindale children attend score below 72% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #652 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 17%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Melvindale in?

Melvindale-North Allen Park School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,983 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Melvindale kids go to high school?

Melvindale High School in Allen Park, with 982 students; its own test results earn a B.

What is Melvindale’s graduation rate?

84% of the class of 2023 in Melvindale-North Allen Park School District graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.

How much does Melvindale spend per student?

$16,037 in Melvindale-North Allen Park School District (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.