How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Dearborn City School District | Watersmeet Township School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dearborn, Michigan | Watersmeet, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 20,128 | 150 |
| Number of Schools | 36 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.4:1 | 8.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Dearborn City School District | Watersmeet Township School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,677 | $29,444 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.4% | 23.5% |
| State Revenue | 52.7% | 11.0% |
| Local Revenue | 25.9% | 65.5% |
Dearborn City School District
Federal State Local
Watersmeet Township School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Dearborn City School District | Watersmeet Township School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.9% | 26.2% |
| African American | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 70.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 73.0% | 65.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Dearborn City School District | Watersmeet Township School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 82 | — |
| Schools with AP | 4 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 566.9:1 | 130:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 35.0% | 60.0% |
School Types
Dearborn City School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Watersmeet Township School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.