Mumford High School

Summary:

Mumford High School is a public magnet high school located in Detroit, Michigan, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 889. The school is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, which is ranked 563 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Mumford High School has a predominantly African American student population, with over 98% of students identifying as such in recent years.

Mumford High School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Michigan high schools, with only 5.4% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in M-Step/Science, compared to 14% for the district and 37.5% for the state. The school has also experienced extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 90.4% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than nearby schools like Renaissance High School (35.4%) and Oak Park High School (79.1%). Additionally, Mumford High School has struggled with low graduation rates, with a 4-year graduation rate of only 64.5% in 2022-2023, and high dropout rates, reaching 28.4% in the same year.

The data suggests that Mumford High School is facing significant challenges, with a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (86.16% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) and underperformance compared to nearby schools. Targeted interventions and support, as well as potential collaboration with higher-performing schools in the area, could be crucial in driving improvements at Mumford High School and better serving the Detroit community.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 17525 Wyoming St
       Detroit, MI  48221-2414


(313) 416-7064

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

SchoolDigger Rank:
735th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,293 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  889

Racial breakdown:

African American:
98.8%
Hispanic:
0.8%
American Indian:
0.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mumford High School ranks worse than 98.9% of high schools in Michigan. It also ranks 13th among 15 ranked high schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.55. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mumford High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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: African American (98.8%), Hispanic (0.8%), American Indian (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mumford High School is 18.5. 18 high schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Mumford High School employs 48 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mumford High School is $20,293. 16 high schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mumford High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mumford High School 735th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Mumford High School in the ranking list.)

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Detroit Public Schools Community District:

SchoolDigger ranks Detroit Public Schools Community District 563rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mumford High School

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Rank History for all students at Mumford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 1.73 663rd 666 0.5%
2023 3.41 726th 735 1.2%
2024 3.55 735th 743 1.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mumford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 1.42 529th 532 0.6%
2023 4.95 600th 614 2.3%
2024 3.34 651st 654 0.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Mumford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 1.10 553rd 554 0.2%
2024 2.32 618th 619 0.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Mumford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 0.64 541st 543 0.4%
2023 3.44 603rd 611 1.3%
2024 2.48 630th 633 0.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Mumford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.05 141st 147 4.1%
2023 13.31 160th 170 5.9%
2024 11.92 181st 188 3.7%
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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 Mumford High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 1 937 0 5 1 0 0 0 944
2019 2 1032 0 2 1 0 0 0 1037
2020 3 1024 1 3 1 0 0 0 1032
2021 1 893 0 3 0 0 2 0 899
2022 0 934 0 4 2 1 0 0 941
2023 0 878 0 7 2 2 0 0 889

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 Mumford High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 944 50.0 18.8 77.6
2019 1037 53.0 19.5 84.3
2020 1032 51.0 20.2 87.3
2021 899 55.0 16.3 83.4
2022 941 50.0 18.8 84.5
2023 889 48.0 18.5 86.2

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 Mumford High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 944 50.0 18.8 77.6
2019 1037 53.0 19.5 84.3
2020 1032 51.0 20.2 87.3
2021 899 55.0 16.3 83.4
2022 941 50.0 18.8 84.5
2023 889 48.0 18.5 86.2

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 Mumford High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,096 (16.5%) $10,599 (83.5%) $12,696
2020 $2,043 (14.9%) $11,639 (85.1%) $13,682
2021 $1,868 (10.8%) $15,406 (89.2%) $17,273
2022 $6,130 (31.4%) $13,407 (68.6%) $19,537
2023 $6,923 (34.1%) $13,369 (65.9%) $20,292

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mumford High School

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 663rd of 666 High schoolsRanks 726th of 735 High schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Mumford High School)9.56
 3.5%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Detroit Public Schools Community District)17.715.4
 2.3%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Mumford High School)10.210.2
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Detroit Public Schools Community District)28.532.9
 4.4%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1037889
 14.3%
African American1032878
 14.9%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic27
 250%
Pacific Islander02
White20
 100%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.3%86.2%
 1.9%


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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