Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus

Summary:

Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus is a public magnet elementary school serving grades KG-6 in Oak Park, Michigan, with a diverse student population of 46.64% White, 43.66% African American, and smaller percentages of other races. However, the school faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism, low test scores, and equity concerns for certain student subgroups.

Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 13.2% in 2018-2019 to 31.6% in 2022-2023, notably higher than the nearby Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus, which had a 34.6% chronic absenteeism rate in 2022-2023. The school has also consistently underperformed the state average in M-Step test scores across various subjects and grade levels, with 5th-grade proficiency rates in 2023-2024 at 33.1% in English Language Arts, 16.9% in Math, 29.4% in Science, and 9.4% in Social Studies, all below the state averages. Additionally, the school's African American students and students with special needs consistently rank in the bottom quartile of Michigan elementary schools, while the school's multi-racial students and White students perform better, ranking in the top half of Michigan elementary schools.

Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus' performance lags behind nearby Berkley School District schools, such as Norup International School and Rogers Elementary School, which consistently rank in the top quartile of Michigan elementary schools and have much higher proficiency rates on state assessments. The school's high percentage of students (58.4% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population, may contribute to its underperformance compared to more affluent neighboring districts. Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus has also seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking, from a high of 256 out of 1,533 Michigan elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 959 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024, suggesting the need for a comprehensive review and implementation of strategies to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-6

 24220 Rosewood St
       Oak Park, MI  48237-1735


(248) 547-0880

District: Ferndale Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
959th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,803 Help


Students who attend Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus usually attend:

Middle:    Ferndale Middle School
High:    Ferndale High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  533

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.2%
African American:
44.3%
Two or more races:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.7% Help


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Compare Details Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus ranks worse than 64.5% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.75. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (45.2%), African American (44.3%), two or more races (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus is 17.3. (See more...)
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Compare Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus employs 30.7 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus is $14,803.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus:

SchoolDigger ranks Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus 959th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus

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Rank History for all students at Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 66.06 557th 1545 63.9%
2007 55.70 864th 1565 44.8%
2008 62.99 683rd 1577 56.7%
2009 66.70 623rd 1589 60.8%
2010 63.91 724th 1552 53.4%
2011 64.83 627th 1552 59.6%
2012 83.80 186th 1566 88.1%
2013 80.80 240th 1563 84.6%
2014 79.59 256th 1533 83.3%
2015 78.94 290th 1580 81.6%
2016 71.61 395th 1548 74.5%
2017 13.99 1262nd 1466 13.9%
2018 24.35 1151st 1448 20.5%
2019 24.16 1061st 1408 24.6%
2021 30.58 808th 1153 29.9%
2022 25.54 991st 1344 26.3%
2023 34.48 928th 1470 36.9%
2024 33.75 959th 1486 35.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.13 39th 81 51.9%
2019 60.10 2nd 5 60.0%
2023 50.47 30th 81 63.0%
2024 59.52 21st 78 73.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.60 274th 403 32.0%
2024 10.33 219th 225 2.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.22 1212th 1397 13.2%
2019 17.56 991st 1134 12.6%
2021 27.11 599th 749 20.0%
2022 19.36 934th 1099 15.0%
2023 24.70 1045th 1350 22.6%
2024 24.82 1083rd 1381 21.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.87 1073rd 1443 25.6%
2019 20.56 974th 1171 16.8%
2021 20.23 775th 902 14.1%
2022 18.19 944th 1106 14.6%
2023 29.09 920th 1321 30.4%
2024 26.84 1004th 1342 25.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.29 1180th 1446 18.4%
2019 17.78 1019th 1196 14.8%
2021 33.49 627th 915 31.5%
2022 22.33 892nd 1139 21.7%
2023 30.98 913th 1334 31.6%
2024 31.01 915th 1347 32.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.55 286th 475 39.8%
2019 21.87 174th 212 17.9%
2021 18.16 48th 51 5.9%
2022 21.95 130th 158 17.7%
2023 28.84 227th 321 29.3%
2024 23.35 281st 348 19.3%
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Rank History for White students at Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.19 733rd 1253 41.5%
2019 53.28 510th 1128 54.8%
2021 52.70 438th 1005 56.4%
2022 51.42 530th 1102 51.9%
2023 56.51 486th 1198 59.4%
2024 60.54 446th 1204 63.0%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 267 52 6 1 1 n/a n/a 0 327
1989 257 54 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1990 253 65 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1991 257 66 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1992 268 72 8 0 1 n/a n/a 0 349
1993 249 69 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 325
1994 252 79 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 338
1995 280 68 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1996 280 68 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1997 270 91 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 367
1998 235 113 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1999 234 116 8 4 1 n/a n/a 0 363
2000 238 141 7 5 1 n/a n/a 0 392
2001 274 207 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 494
2002 311 97 6 1 2 n/a n/a 0 417
2003 311 97 6 1 2 n/a n/a 0 417
2004 296 98 5 1 5 n/a n/a 0 405
2005 278 96 4 0 6 n/a n/a 0 384
2006 285 112 6 0 6 n/a n/a 0 409
2007 292 111 8 1 9 n/a n/a 0 421
2008 295 114 8 n/a 6 n/a n/a 0 423
2009 284 94 7 1 8 n/a n/a 1 395
2010 290 97 3 11 4 n/a n/a 0 405
2011 280 85 1 13 0 0 36 0 415
2012 256 82 2 17 0 0 37 0 394
2013 257 94 2 16 0 0 42 0 411
2014 239 93 2 15 0 0 48 0 397
2015 245 104 4 17 0 0 47 0 417
2016 234 110 2 15 0 0 47 0 408
2017 171 273 4 17 0 0 42 0 507
2018 170 249 5 12 0 0 43 0 479
2019 166 236 3 9 2 0 45 0 461
2020 190 219 6 10 2 0 52 0 479
2021 199 204 3 8 3 0 45 0 462
2022 218 228 2 10 1 0 37 0 496
2023 250 234 2 9 1 0 40 0 536
2024 241 236 1 16 1 0 38 0 533

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 327 n/a n/a n/a
1989 317 n/a n/a 18.6
1990 321 29.0 11.0 19.6
1991 331 n/a n/a n/a
1992 349 n/a n/a 31.2
1993 325 n/a 0.0 22.2
1994 338 18.2 18.6 18.9
1995 359 17.6 20.4 27
1996 359 17.6 20.4 27
1997 367 20.0 18.4 27.5
1998 356 19.0 18.7 25.8
1999 363 19.0 19.1 20.9
2000 392 20.2 19.4 33.7
2001 494 25.8 19.1 34.6
2002 417 23.9 17.4 27.1
2003 417 23.9 17.4 27.1
2004 405 23.3 17.4 28.4
2005 384 19.5 19.7 28.1
2006 409 18.5 22.1 29.3
2007 421 24.5 17.2 29.7
2008 423 23.5 18.0 26.7
2009 395 21.5 18.4 29.7
2010 405 23.6 17.1 33.3
2011 415 26.9 15.3 29.2
2012 394 25.8 15.2 27.7
2013 411 23.9 17.1 29.4
2014 397 23.2 17.0 28.2
2015 417 22.0 18.9 30.7
2016 408 22.0 18.5 40.9
2017 507 31.5 16.0 58.6
2018 479 29.8 16.0 58.9
2019 461 26.9 17.1 57
2020 479 27.2 17.5 55.9
2021 462 28.8 16.0 56.5
2022 496 29.8 16.6 54.2
2023 536 30.9 17.3 58.4
2024 533 30.7 17.3 59.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 327 n/a n/a n/a
1989 317 n/a n/a 18.6
1990 321 29.0 11.0 19.6
1991 331 n/a n/a n/a
1992 349 n/a n/a 31.2
1993 325 n/a 0.0 22.2
1994 338 18.2 18.6 18.9
1995 359 17.6 20.4 27
1996 359 17.6 20.4 27
1997 367 20.0 18.4 27.5
1998 356 19.0 18.7 25.8
1999 363 19.0 19.1 20.9
2000 392 20.2 19.4 33.7
2001 494 25.8 19.1 34.6
2002 417 23.9 17.4 27.1
2003 417 23.9 17.4 27.1
2004 405 23.3 17.4 28.4
2005 384 19.5 19.7 28.1
2006 409 18.5 22.1 29.3
2007 421 24.5 17.2 29.7
2008 423 23.5 18.0 26.7
2009 395 21.5 18.4 29.7
2010 405 23.6 17.1 33.3
2011 415 26.9 15.3 29.2
2012 394 25.8 15.2 27.7
2013 411 23.9 17.1 29.4
2014 397 23.2 17.0 28.2
2015 417 22.0 18.9 30.7
2016 408 22.0 18.5 40.9
2017 507 31.5 16.0 58.6
2018 479 29.8 16.0 58.9
2019 461 26.9 17.1 57
2020 479 27.2 17.5 55.9
2021 462 28.8 16.0 56.5
2022 496 29.8 16.6 54.2
2023 536 30.9 17.3 58.4
2024 533 30.7 17.3 59.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $807 (6.6%) $11,462 (93.4%) $12,269
2020 $783 (6.7%) $10,885 (93.3%) $11,669
2021 $1,669 (11.8%) $12,493 (88.2%) $14,162
2022 $1,938 (12.5%) $13,548 (87.5%) $15,486
2023 $1,770 (12.0%) $13,032 (88.0%) $14,802

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1061st of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 928th of 1470 Elementary schools
 12.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus)3751.1
 14.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ferndale Public Schools)3751.1
 14.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus)33.828.5
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Ferndale Public Schools)33.828.5
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus)43.843.4
 0.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ferndale Public Schools)43.843.4
 0.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus)27.520.8
 6.7%
   4th Grade Math (Ferndale Public Schools)27.520.8
 6.7%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus)28.135.1
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ferndale Public Schools)28.135.1
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus)13.719.6
 5.9%
   5th Grade Math (Ferndale Public Schools)13.719.6
 5.9%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students461536
 16.3%
African American236234
 0.8%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic99
Pacific Islander00
White166250
 50.6%
Two or More Races4540
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57%58.4%
 1.3%


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Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus ranks 959th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ferndale Middle School
High : Ferndale High School

Students at Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus are 45% White, 44% African American, 7% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 533 students attended Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus.


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