Serving 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fordline Elementary School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fordline Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Fordline Elementary School's student population of 305 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Fordline Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fordline Elementary School is 0.56, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2652 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
17%
9%
Black
17%
18%
White
62%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fordline Elementary School's ranking?
Fordline Elementary School is ranked #2652 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Fordline Elementary School?
305 students attend Fordline Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Fordline Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fordline Elementary School?
Fordline Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fordline Elementary School offer ?
Fordline Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fordline Elementary School part of?
Fordline Elementary School is part of Southgate Community School District.
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