How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Oakley W Best Middle School | Pardee School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI | DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | other |
| Enrollment | 557 | 337 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.5:1 | 23.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 75.4% | 72.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Oakley W Best Middle School | Pardee School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,855 | $12,855 |
| District | Dearborn Heights School District #7 | Dearborn Heights School District #7 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Oakley W Best Middle School | Pardee School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59.2% | 62.6% |
| African American | 23.5% | 19.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.8% | 13.4% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 3.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Oakley W Best Middle School | Pardee School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 278.5:1 | 337:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 60.1% | 45.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 91 | 11 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.