Salina Intermediate 4 8

Summary:

Salina Intermediate 4 8 is a public middle school in Dearborn, Michigan, serving 475 students in grades 4-8. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently underperforming academic results, high rates of chronic absenteeism, and a student population that is predominantly white and from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to other schools in the Dearborn City School District, Salina Intermediate 4 8 lags behind in academic achievement, with proficiency rates in M-Step English Language Arts and Math that are 20-25 percentage points lower than the district and state averages. The school also struggles to support its subgroups, particularly English Language Learners and students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, who perform in the bottom 20% of Michigan middle schools. Despite spending more per student than nearby schools, the additional resources do not appear to be translating into improved outcomes.

The racial makeup of Salina Intermediate 4 8 is notably different from the more diverse student populations in surrounding schools, such as Stout Middle School and Lowrey Middle School. Additionally, Salina Intermediate 4 8 has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.9% in 2018-2019 to 25.7% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the district and state averages.


Detail:

Public 4-8

 2623 Salina St
       Dearborn, MI  48120-1550


(313) 827-6600

District: Dearborn City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
667th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,338 Help


Students who attend Salina Intermediate 4 8 usually attend:

High:    Edsel Ford High School

Feeder schools for Salina Intermediate 4 8:

Elementary:    Salina Elementary P 3

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  475

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.7%
African American:
1.3%
Asian:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.8% Help


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Compare Details Salina Intermediate 4 8 ranks worse than 74% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.44. (See more...)
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Compare Details Salina Intermediate 4 8 ranks worse than 74.4% of middle schools in Michigan. It also ranks last among 7 ranked middle schools in the Dearborn City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.02. (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 (97.7%), African American (1.3%), Asian (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Salina Intermediate 4 8 is 12.1, which is the lowest among 8 middle schools in the Dearborn City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salina Intermediate 4 8 is $19,338, which is the 2nd highest among 7 middle schools in the Dearborn City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Salina Intermediate 4 8:

SchoolDigger ranks Salina Intermediate 4 8 1099th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Salina Intermediate 4 8 in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Salina Intermediate 4 8 667th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Salina Intermediate 4 8 in the ranking list.)

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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 Salina Intermediate 4 8

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Salina Intermediate 4 8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 13.79 1448th 1545 6.3%
2007 15.80 1446th 1565 7.6%
2008 19.16 1419th 1577 10.0%
2009 16.15 1447th 1589 8.9%
2010 19.71 1405th 1552 9.5%
2011 32.76 1264th 1552 18.6%
2012 23.80 1297th 1566 17.2%
2013 18.08 1336th 1563 14.5%
2014 28.97 1183rd 1533 22.8%
2015 36.47 1063rd 1580 32.7%
2016 26.61 1157th 1548 25.3%
2017 13.25 1272nd 1466 13.2%
2018 22.32 1174th 1448 18.9%
2019 12.35 1244th 1408 11.6%
2021 4.70 1138th 1153 1.3%
2022 12.06 1188th 1344 11.6%
2023 19.94 1153rd 1470 21.6%
2024 24.44 1099th 1486 26.0%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Salina Intermediate 4 8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.86 218th 270 19.3%
2019 9.65 117th 117 0.0%
2022 11.14 95th 98 3.1%
2023 16.32 161st 180 10.6%
2024 19.07 158th 184 14.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Salina Intermediate 4 8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.34 1034th 1397 26.0%
2019 19.80 968th 1134 14.6%
2021 5.73 746th 749 0.4%
2022 15.00 981st 1099 10.7%
2023 26.16 1023rd 1350 24.2%
2024 34.96 904th 1381 34.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Salina Intermediate 4 8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.71 1068th 1443 26.0%
2019 12.91 1066th 1171 9.0%
2021 4.16 896th 902 0.7%
2022 7.88 1064th 1106 3.8%
2023 15.66 1136th 1321 14.0%
2024 18.53 1113th 1342 17.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Salina Intermediate 4 8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.22 1226th 1446 15.2%
2019 7.71 1146th 1196 4.2%
2021 3.37 911th 915 0.4%
2022 8.53 1086th 1139 4.7%
2023 16.95 1111th 1334 16.7%
2024 23.50 1028th 1347 23.7%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Salina Intermediate 4 8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.84 1186th 1253 5.3%
2019 5.62 1116th 1128 1.1%
2021 2.53 1002nd 1005 0.3%
2022 6.21 1083rd 1102 1.7%
2023 11.73 1105th 1198 7.8%
2024 13.93 1083rd 1204 10.0%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Salina Intermediate 4 8

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Rank History for all middle school students at Salina Intermediate 4 8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 20.34 712th 806 11.7%
2007 22.52 712th 823 13.5%
2008 15.27 765th 839 8.8%
2009 16.49 774th 847 8.6%
2010 29.86 718th 851 15.6%
2011 27.43 712th 858 17.0%
2012 25.69 719th 900 20.1%
2013 27.82 697th 919 24.2%
2014 29.23 693rd 921 24.8%
2015 45.63 513th 919 44.2%
2016 39.92 541st 894 39.5%
2017 27.90 585th 821 28.7%
2018 26.36 653rd 838 22.1%
2019 21.86 636th 792 19.7%
2021 8.19 652nd 675 3.4%
2022 16.25 652nd 776 16.0%
2023 23.04 669th 883 24.2%
2024 25.02 667th 897 25.6%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Salina Intermediate 4 8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.14 105th 154 31.8%
2019 28.45 35th 46 23.9%
2022 38.84 19th 38 50.0%
2023 20.71 58th 72 19.4%
2024 16.95 82nd 88 6.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Salina Intermediate 4 8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.29 543rd 815 33.4%
2019 36.38 446th 672 33.6%
2021 13.04 497th 523 5.0%
2022 29.73 507th 691 26.6%
2023 34.83 536th 825 35.0%
2024 34.78 543rd 836 35.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Salina Intermediate 4 8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.25 564th 794 29.0%
2019 26.59 506th 658 23.1%
2021 7.74 509th 521 2.3%
2022 27.23 503rd 657 23.4%
2023 22.60 605th 770 21.4%
2024 23.53 600th 771 22.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Salina Intermediate 4 8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.21 635th 797 20.3%
2019 13.29 578th 639 9.5%
2021 5.54 535th 540 0.9%
2022 12.53 595th 658 9.6%
2023 19.81 625th 776 19.5%
2024 20.83 631st 786 19.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Salina Intermediate 4 8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.50 622nd 678 8.3%
2019 10.70 588th 624 5.8%
2021 3.63 575th 577 0.3%
2022 9.74 612th 638 4.1%
2023 13.33 633rd 688 8.0%
2024 13.98 631st 701 10.0%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a citizen
Sunday, May 29, 2011

Open Quote This school salina is a really good school. It has one of top most technology in the district. I visted Smith and Salina has way more technology then Smith. Salina students are really good and kind. I really like salina!!!!!! :) Salina is not bad everyone thinks salina is bad but i the truth is its really good its the same thing as every school, they get educated but one thing thats different is Salina has more technology!!!!!!!!!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Salina Intermediate 4 8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 728 4 4 5 2 n/a n/a 0 743
1989 700 5 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 716
1990 754 5 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 767
1991 761 5 3 6 3 n/a n/a 17 795
1992 756 7 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 772
1993 830 9 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 845
1994 685 5 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 693
1995 729 5 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 739
1996 729 5 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 739
1997 783 3 0 18 1 n/a n/a -6 799
1998 697 1 2 0 5 n/a n/a 0 705
1999 747 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 754
2000 641 7 3 1 1 n/a n/a 20 673
2001 674 5 6 1 1 n/a n/a 0 687
2002 616 10 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 634
2003 616 10 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 634
2004 213 7 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2005 526 15 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 545
2006 533 17 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 556
2007 531 10 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 547
2008 499 6 5 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 511
2009 493 6 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2010 494 6 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2011 484 5 5 0 0 0 1 0 495
2012 493 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 502
2013 480 3 7 0 0 0 0 0 490
2014 504 1 9 2 0 0 0 0 516
2015 536 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 543
2016 526 2 10 0 0 0 0 0 538
2017 550 1 8 2 0 0 0 0 561
2018 572 2 5 3 0 0 0 0 582
2019 534 3 6 3 0 0 0 0 546
2020 521 5 6 3 0 0 0 0 535
2021 504 6 5 3 0 0 0 0 518
2022 461 5 3 1 0 0 0 0 470
2023 464 6 3 2 0 0 0 0 475

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Salina Intermediate 4 8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 743 n/a n/a n/a
1989 716 n/a n/a 58.4
1990 767 53.0 14.4 63.9
1991 795 n/a n/a n/a
1992 772 n/a n/a 65
1993 845 n/a 0.0 72.1
1994 693 62.7 11.1 66.8
1995 739 36.4 20.3 70.4
1996 739 36.4 20.3 70.4
1997 799 38.0 21.0 82.1
1998 705 38.0 18.6 92.9
1999 754 46.0 16.4 83.8
2000 673 46.3 14.1 91.1
2001 687 50.3 13.7 96.4
2002 634 47.5 13.3 95.7
2003 634 47.5 13.3 95.7
2004 222 29.1 7.6 98.6
2005 545 34.0 16.0 85
2006 556 38.0 14.6 76.8
2007 547 35.0 15.6 89.2
2008 511 27.7 18.4 96.1
2009 505 32.9 15.3 94.7
2010 507 29.6 17.1 88.6
2011 495 37.6 13.1 89.3
2012 502 42.3 11.8 96.4
2013 490 38.9 12.5 85.5
2014 516 34.8 14.8 88.4
2015 543 35.0 15.5 91.5
2016 538 35.0 15.3 90.3
2017 561 38.2 14.6 93.2
2018 582 40.8 14.2 91.8
2019 546 42.8 12.7 95.4
2020 535 41.2 12.9 88.6
2021 518 40.1 12.8 82.2
2022 470 39.3 11.9 88.5
2023 475 39.2 12.1 87.8

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 Salina Intermediate 4 8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 743 n/a n/a n/a
1989 716 n/a n/a 58.4
1990 767 53.0 14.4 63.9
1991 795 n/a n/a n/a
1992 772 n/a n/a 65
1993 845 n/a 0.0 72.1
1994 693 62.7 11.1 66.8
1995 739 36.4 20.3 70.4
1996 739 36.4 20.3 70.4
1997 799 38.0 21.0 82.1
1998 705 38.0 18.6 92.9
1999 754 46.0 16.4 83.8
2000 673 46.3 14.1 91.1
2001 687 50.3 13.7 96.4
2002 634 47.5 13.3 95.7
2003 634 47.5 13.3 95.7
2004 222 29.1 7.6 98.6
2005 545 34.0 16.0 85
2006 556 38.0 14.6 76.8
2007 547 35.0 15.6 89.2
2008 511 27.7 18.4 96.1
2009 505 32.9 15.3 94.7
2010 507 29.6 17.1 88.6
2011 495 37.6 13.1 89.3
2012 502 42.3 11.8 96.4
2013 490 38.9 12.5 85.5
2014 516 34.8 14.8 88.4
2015 543 35.0 15.5 91.5
2016 538 35.0 15.3 90.3
2017 561 38.2 14.6 93.2
2018 582 40.8 14.2 91.8
2019 546 42.8 12.7 95.4
2020 535 41.2 12.9 88.6
2021 518 40.1 12.8 82.2
2022 470 39.3 11.9 88.5
2023 475 39.2 12.1 87.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Salina Intermediate 4 8

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,176 (9.5%) $11,166 (90.5%) $12,342
2020 $1,248 (10.1%) $11,141 (89.9%) $12,390
2021 $2,030 (14.8%) $11,729 (85.2%) $13,759
2022 $4,657 (25.5%) $13,598 (74.5%) $18,256
2023 $3,222 (16.7%) $16,116 (83.3%) $19,338

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Salina Intermediate 4 8

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1244th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1153rd of 1470 Elementary schools
 9.9%
Ranks 636th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 669th of 883 Middle schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Salina Intermediate 4 8)29.316
 13.3%
   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 (Salina Intermediate 4 8)17.928.4
 10.5%
   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 (Salina Intermediate 4 8)21.619
 2.6%
   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 (Salina Intermediate 4 8)19.316.9
 2.4%
   5th Grade Math (Dearborn City School District)3635.4
 0.6%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Salina Intermediate 4 8)5.99.1
 3.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Dearborn City School District)16.513.6
 2.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Salina Intermediate 4 8)24.321.3
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Dearborn City School District)42.133.3
 8.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Salina Intermediate 4 8)13.130.4
 17.3%
   6th Grade Math (Dearborn City School District)37.430.2
 7.2%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Salina Intermediate 4 8)2619.1
 6.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Dearborn City School District)38.232.1
 6.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Salina Intermediate 4 8)23.619.4
 4.2%
   7th Grade Math (Dearborn City School District)34.232.4
 1.8%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Salina Intermediate 4 8)43.134.1
 9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Dearborn City School District)56.854
 2.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Salina Intermediate 4 8)3328.9
 4.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Dearborn City School District)42.836.8
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students546475
 13%
African American36
 100%
American Indian00
Asian63
 50%
Hispanic32
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White534464
 13.1%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.4%87.8%
 7.6%


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Students at Salina Intermediate 4 8 are 98% White, 1% African American.

Students who attend Salina Intermediate 4 8 usually go on to attend Edsel Ford High School

Salina Intermediate 4 8 ranks 667th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 475 students attended Salina Intermediate 4 8.


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