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Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools School District

18530 Prospect St
Melvindale, MI 48122-1508
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,950 students in Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
2,950 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
149 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#707 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
16%
35%
21%
45%
17%
38%
84%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
21%
9%
% Black
7%
18%
% White
70%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,556 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,402 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,556
$18,510
Spending / Student
$12,402
$17,693

Best Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Melvindale High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4500 Enterprise Dr
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313) 457-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Allendale Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3201 Oakwood Blvd
Melvindale, MI 48122
(313) 389-4664
Gr: 2-5 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Julian O Strong Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
18656 Prospect St
Melvindale, MI 48122
(313) 389-3320
Gr: 6-8 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
5000 Shenandoah Ave
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313) 389-3345
Gr: PK-1 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools School District?
Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,950 students.
What is the rank of Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools School District?
Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools School District is ranked #710 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools School District?
70% of Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools School District?
Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,402 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,950 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 84% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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