C
Below Average
55/100

WhitmoreBolles Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 21501 WHITMORE ST, Dearborn, MI 48124
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 35th percentile in Michigan
Growth
C
Students gain 0.90 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 34th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

55
Repit Score
out of 100
323
Students
enrolled
10.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%35/1001.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%34/100Students gain 0.90 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.04 in 2009–19; 30th percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 75% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +4 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency37% (−9 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−4 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%32%reading -13 pts, math -19 pts18th percentile (list)
Black10%30%reading -15 pts, math +12 pts42nd percentile (list)
Low-income32%27%reading -4 pts, math -4 pts30th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 21501 WHITMORE ST
City Dearborn
ZIP Code 48124
District 2611600
NCES School ID 261160004602
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48124

Understanding the community around WhitmoreBolles Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $76,889
Per Capita Income $38,814
Poverty Rate 7.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 33.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.0%
High School or Higher 94.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $175,700
Median Rent $1,217
Owner-Occupied 80.2%
Renter-Occupied 19.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for WhitmoreBolles Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 79.9%
Black 10.2%
Hispanic/Latino 5.3%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More Races 1.9%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 323
Teachers (FTE) 30.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for WhitmoreBolles Elementary School?
WhitmoreBolles Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 55 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend WhitmoreBolles Elementary School?
WhitmoreBolles Elementary School has 323 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1.
What grades does WhitmoreBolles Elementary School serve?
WhitmoreBolles Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does WhitmoreBolles Elementary School receive per student?
WhitmoreBolles Elementary School receives $17,609 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around WhitmoreBolles Elementary School in 48124 ▼
Avg Home Value
$242,961
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,739
1-Year Change
+6.9%
% Renters
19.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026