Photo: Dwight Burdette · CC BY 3.0Redford Township’s public schools score below 71% of Michigan districts on tests and graduation
13% of students in Redford Township’s public schools are proficient in math, below the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Redford Township, 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.
From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% 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.
Redford Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1260 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Redford Township’s, its schools beat 8%, lower than their 29% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 24% of tested students were proficient in reading and 13% in math, against 45% and 34% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
93% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan. Districts ↓
Charters enroll nearly as many students as the district
Charter schools located in Redford Township enroll 3,609 students, against the district’s 2,753. Each is graded on its own results; none is part of the district grade. Every school ↓
Spending and class size
Redford Union spends $26,535 per student and South Redford $21,488, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
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.
What’s behind Redford Township’s grade
C: better than 29% of Michigan school districts, #648 of 699 Michigan towns. Graduation is above the Michigan average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Redford Township, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Redford Township · depends on your address
John D Pierce Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 577 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Redford
Beech Elementary
Grades PK–6 · 457 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Redford
Hilbert Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 397 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Redford
7th grade in Redford Township · depends on your address
John D Pierce Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 577 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Redford
Redford Union Jr High
Grades 7–9 · 409 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Redford
8th grade in Redford Township · depends on your address
John D Pierce Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 577 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Redford
Redford Union Jr High
Grades 7–9 · 409 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Redford
9th grade in Redford Township · depends on your address
Lee M Thurston High School
Grades 9–12 · 806 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Redford
Redford Union Jr High
Grades 7–9 · 409 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Redford
10th grade in Redford Township · depends on your address
Lee M Thurston High School
Grades 9–12 · 806 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Redford
Redford Union High School
Grades 10–12 · 510 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Redford
11th grade in Redford Township · depends on your address
Lee M Thurston High School
Grades 9–12 · 806 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Redford
Redford Union High School
Grades 10–12 · 510 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Redford
12th grade in Redford Township · depends on your address
Lee M Thurston High School
Grades 9–12 · 806 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Redford
Redford Union High School
Grades 10–12 · 510 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Redford
Redford Township runs its own schools through grade 12 (Redford Union School District). From grade PK, students attend the South Redford School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Redford Township
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Redford Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Redford Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Redford Township | C | Redford Union PK–12 · South Redford PK–12 |
| Detroit | C− | Detroit Public Schools Community District |
| Livonia | A− | Livonia |
| Dearborn Heights | B+ | Crestwood |
Every school in Redford Township
24 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).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (B Beck Education Center).
Questions about Redford Township’s schools
Are Redford Township’s schools good?
On Michigan’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Redford Township children attend score below 71% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #648 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 8%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Redford Township in?
Two districts: Redford Union School District runs grades PK–12, and South Redford School District runs grades PK–12.
Where do Redford Township kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Lee M Thurston High School and Redford Union High School.
What is Redford Township’s graduation rate?
93% of the class of 2023 in South Redford School District graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.
How much does Redford Township spend per student?
$26,535 in Redford Union School District and $21,488 in South Redford School District (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Redford Township?
Yes: St. Valentine Catholic Elementary School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 146 students), Concordia Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 30 students) and Concordia Lutheran (religious, grades 1–8, 18 students). Redford Township also has 7 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Redford Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Redford Township → They have their own page.
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.