Serving 528 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, The Dearborn Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Dearborn Academy's student population of 528 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
528 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Motto
Unleash Your Potential
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
The Dearborn Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Dearborn Academy is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2683 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
36%
9%
Black
11%
18%
White
53%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Dearborn Academy's ranking?
The Dearborn Academy is ranked #2683 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are The Dearborn Academy often compared to?
The Dearborn Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Universal Learning Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend The Dearborn Academy?
528 students attend The Dearborn Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of The Dearborn Academy students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Dearborn Academy?
The Dearborn Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does The Dearborn Academy offer ?
The Dearborn Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Dearborn Academy part of?
The Dearborn Academy is part of The Dearborn Academy School District.
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