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Melvindale High School

18656 Prospect St
Melvindale, MI 48122
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 955 students in grades 9-12, Melvindale High 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 955 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 88% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Melvindale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Melvindale High School's student population of 955 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
955 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Melvindale High 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 Melvindale High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2131 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Melvindale High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Melvindale High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Melvindale High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Melvindale High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Melvindale High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Melvindale High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
28%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Melvindale High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Melvindale High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
62%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Melvindale High School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Melvindale High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Melvindale High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Melvindale High School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
88%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Melvindale High School and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Melvindale High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Melvindale High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melvindale High School's ranking?
Melvindale High School is ranked #2131 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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Melvindale High School?
The graduation rate of Melvindale High School is 88%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Melvindale High School?
955 students attend Melvindale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Melvindale High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 High School?
Melvindale High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Melvindale High School offer ?
Melvindale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Melvindale High School part of?

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 955 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 88% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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