McCollough Elementary School

Summary:

McCollough Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dearborn, Michigan, serving around 430 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Dearborn City School District.

While McCollough Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of White students (96.98%) compared to surrounding schools and the state average, its academic performance, as measured by M-Step test scores, is generally lower than the district and state. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math lag behind, and it has experienced a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 24.9% in 2022-2023 - notably higher than nearby schools and the state average. Additionally, McCollough has a high percentage of students (86.98%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Interestingly, when compared to the nearby Riverside Academy charter school, McCollough Elementary generally outperforms the charter school in academic proficiency, despite its own lower performance compared to the district and state. This highlights the need for a deeper understanding of the factors that contribute to academic success in both traditional public and charter school settings. While McCollough has seen increased per-student spending, this has not yet resulted in significant improvements in student outcomes, suggesting that addressing the school's challenges will require a multifaceted approach focused on targeted interventions and community engagement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7801 Maple St
       Dearborn, MI  48126-1136


(313) 827-1700

District: Dearborn City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
847th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,029 Help


Students who attend McCollough Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Unis Middle School
High:    Fordson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  430

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.0%
African American:
1.2%
Asian:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details McCollough Elementary School ranks worse than 57% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 15th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Dearborn City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.13. (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 McCollough Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Dearborn City School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McCollough Elementary School is $19,029. 13 elementary schools in the Dearborn City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McCollough Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks McCollough Elementary School 847th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See McCollough Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Dearborn City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dearborn City School District 302nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McCollough Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at McCollough Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 27.63 1351st 1565 13.7%
2008 28.64 1341st 1577 15.0%
2009 21.58 1401st 1589 11.8%
2010 26.14 1354th 1552 12.8%
2011 27.32 1323rd 1552 14.8%
2012 25.81 1268th 1566 19.0%
2013 25.04 1256th 1563 19.6%
2014 36.37 1077th 1533 29.7%
2015 41.65 975th 1580 38.3%
2016 31.48 1082nd 1548 30.1%
2017 30.26 1024th 1466 30.2%
2018 43.73 887th 1448 38.7%
2019 40.37 826th 1408 41.3%
2021 25.07 884th 1153 23.3%
2022 27.39 970th 1344 27.8%
2023 27.59 1028th 1470 30.1%
2024 40.13 847th 1486 43.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at McCollough Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.31 161st 270 40.4%
2019 27.47 89th 117 23.9%
2021 32.62 28th 42 33.3%
2022 48.78 47th 98 52.0%
2023 21.25 147th 180 18.3%
2024 22.76 145th 184 21.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McCollough Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.03 446th 1397 68.1%
2019 58.43 413th 1134 63.6%
2021 46.13 390th 749 47.9%
2022 40.19 643rd 1099 41.5%
2023 36.74 861st 1350 36.2%
2024 58.58 490th 1381 64.5%
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Rank History for Female students at McCollough Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.64 884th 1443 38.7%
2019 36.69 762nd 1171 34.9%
2021 27.81 682nd 902 24.4%
2022 33.10 756th 1106 31.6%
2023 24.24 1000th 1321 24.3%
2024 36.17 832nd 1342 38.0%
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Rank History for Male students at McCollough Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.75 849th 1446 41.3%
2019 38.75 742nd 1196 38.0%
2021 19.40 777th 915 15.1%
2022 20.50 924th 1139 18.9%
2023 25.48 978th 1334 26.7%
2024 33.70 880th 1347 34.7%
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Rank History for White students at McCollough Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.32 957th 1253 23.6%
2019 28.51 844th 1128 25.2%
2021 21.26 839th 1005 16.5%
2022 16.49 964th 1102 12.5%
2023 14.09 1083rd 1198 9.6%
2024 25.54 928th 1204 22.9%
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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 McCollough Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 436 13 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2006 452 7 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2007 454 10 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 468
2008 415 9 1 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 427
2009 393 10 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2010 419 15 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2011 423 12 1 4 0 0 2 0 442
2012 431 10 1 4 0 0 2 0 448
2013 440 7 1 6 0 0 0 0 454
2014 462 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 466
2015 495 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 500
2016 490 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 496
2017 518 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 521
2018 494 3 1 5 0 0 0 0 503
2019 478 6 0 5 0 0 0 0 489
2020 475 5 2 5 0 0 0 0 487
2021 468 7 2 3 0 0 0 0 480
2022 428 6 5 4 0 1 0 0 444
2023 417 5 5 2 0 1 0 0 430

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 McCollough Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 454 26.8 16.9 99.3
2006 463 29.5 15.7 99.4
2007 468 22.0 21.3 73.1
2008 427 36.0 11.9 78.2
2009 404 34.0 11.9 79.7
2010 434 34.3 12.6 81.1
2011 442 36.3 12.1 79.2
2012 448 37.2 12.0 84.6
2013 454 28.9 15.7 79.5
2014 466 32.6 14.2 83
2015 500 37.0 13.5 83
2016 496 37.0 13.4 82.9
2017 521 32.2 16.1 85
2018 503 38.6 13.0 95
2019 489 38.6 12.6 87.7
2020 487 35.4 13.7 86
2021 480 37.4 12.8 81.3
2022 444 35.3 12.5 86
2023 430 32.0 13.4 87

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 McCollough Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 454 26.8 16.9 99.3
2006 463 29.5 15.7 99.4
2007 468 22.0 21.3 73.1
2008 427 36.0 11.9 78.2
2009 404 34.0 11.9 79.7
2010 434 34.3 12.6 81.1
2011 442 36.3 12.1 79.2
2012 448 37.2 12.0 84.6
2013 454 28.9 15.7 79.5
2014 466 32.6 14.2 83
2015 500 37.0 13.5 83
2016 496 37.0 13.4 82.9
2017 521 32.2 16.1 85
2018 503 38.6 13.0 95
2019 489 38.6 12.6 87.7
2020 487 35.4 13.7 86
2021 480 37.4 12.8 81.3
2022 444 35.3 12.5 86
2023 430 32.0 13.4 87

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 McCollough Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,388 (12.5%) $9,752 (87.5%) $11,141
2020 $1,288 (9.9%) $11,769 (90.1%) $13,056
2021 $3,408 (23.5%) $11,119 (76.5%) $14,526
2022 $4,683 (27.1%) $12,585 (72.9%) $17,268
2023 $3,630 (19.1%) $15,399 (80.9%) $19,028

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

Impact of COVID-19 on McCollough Elementary 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 826th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1028th of 1470 Elementary schools
 11.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McCollough Elementary School)44.231.3
 12.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dearborn City School District)46.743.5
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (McCollough Elementary School)46.936.3
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Dearborn City School District)54.351.4
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McCollough Elementary School)35.333.8
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Dearborn City School District)49.446
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (McCollough Elementary School)17.625.3
 7.7%
   4th Grade Math (Dearborn City School District)41.142.2
 1.1%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (McCollough Elementary School)54.937
 17.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Dearborn City School District)48.543.1
 5.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (McCollough Elementary School)39.824
 15.8%
   5th Grade Math (Dearborn City School District)3635.4
 0.6%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (McCollough Elementary School)14.18
 6.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Dearborn City School District)16.513.6
 2.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students489430
 12.1%
African American65
 16.7%
American Indian00
Asian05
Hispanic52
 60%
Pacific Islander01
White478417
 12.8%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.7%87%
 0.8%


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McCollough Elementary School ranks 847th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend McCollough Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Unis Middle School
High : Fordson High School

Students at McCollough Elementary School are 97% White, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 430 students attended McCollough Elementary School.


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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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