C
Below Average
59/100

Fordline Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 14775 FORDLINE ST, Southgate, MI 48195
Overall
C
59/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 18th percentile in Michigan
Growth
B
Students gain 1.16 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 58th 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

59
Repit Score
out of 100
305
Students
enrolled
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%18/1002.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%58/100Students gain 1.16 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.88 in 2009–19; 77th percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 74% 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 −13 points worse 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 proficiency27% (−19 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency27% (−9 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
White32%27%reading -23 pts, math -24 pts8th percentile (list)
Hispanic30%30%reading -3 pts, math +3 pts49th percentile (list)
Low-income22%22%reading -14 pts, math -9 pts15th 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 14775 FORDLINE ST
City Southgate
ZIP Code 48195
District 2632340
NCES School ID 263234006791
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48195

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $62,792
Per Capita Income $34,480
Poverty Rate 8.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.2%
High School or Higher 89.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $152,400
Median Rent $1,048
Owner-Occupied 68.0%
Renter-Occupied 32.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Fordline Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 61.6%
Hispanic/Latino 17.1%
Black 17.1%
Two or More Races 3.9%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 305
Teachers (FTE) 19.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Fordline Elementary School?
Fordline Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 59 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 Fordline Elementary School?
Fordline Elementary School has 305 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
What grades does Fordline Elementary School serve?
Fordline Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Fordline Elementary School receive per student?
Fordline Elementary School receives $21,508 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Fordline Elementary School in 48195 ▼
Avg Home Value
$198,158
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,499
1-Year Change
+5.3%
% Renters
32.0%

Other Schools in 48195

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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