How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Oakley W Best Middle School | Smith Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dearborn Heights, MI | Dearborn, MI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 557 | 525 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.2:1 | 13.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 72.2% | 64.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Oakley W Best Middle School | Smith Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,236 | $18,204 |
| District | Dearborn Heights School District #7 | Dearborn City School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Oakley W Best Middle School | Smith Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59.2% | 79.0% |
| African American | 23.5% | 10.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.8% | 6.1% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 1.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Oakley W Best Middle School | Smith Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 274:1 | 471:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 51.9% | 38.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 91 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.