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Howe Trainable Center and Montessori

22586 ANN ARBOR TRL, Dearborn Hts, MI 48127Dearborn City School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–12Non-Charter
269
Students
Total enrolled
$17,667
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 23% vs nat'l
11.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 24% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 269 students in grades PK–12 in Dearborn Hts, Michigan.
23% above average funding
District spends $17,667 per pupil, 23% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Howe Trainable Center and Montessori is a mid-sized other in Dearborn Hts, Michigan, serving grades PK–12 with 269 students. The district invests $17,667 per student — 23% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 67% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Howe Trainable Center and Montessori

269
Total Students
11.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
67%
Free Lunch
23
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution152 male · 117 female
57%
43%
Male 57%Female 43%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility67%
National avg 52% · 179 students
Student Composition
90%
Asian2%
White90%
Hispanic / Latino2%
Black5%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 261160004612

Academic Outcomes at Howe Trainable Center and Montessori

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 67th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 48127

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,667Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,667
State avg
$37,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,773
Student Support$3,357
Administration$2,120
Operations$2,650
Other$1,767
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,667 spent per student, an estimated $7,826 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
53%
26%
State government
52.7%
Local (property tax)
25.9%
Federal programs
21.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,667/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Henry Ford Elementary SchoolWilliam Ford Elementary SchoolMaples Elementary SchoolHaigh Elementary School
+13 more
↓
Middle
Bryant Middle SchoolStout Middle SchoolWoodworth Middle SchoolUnis Middle School
+3 more
↓
High School
Fordson High SchoolDearborn High SchoolEdsel Ford High SchoolHenry Ford Early CollegeAdvanced Manufacturing
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesPK – 12
Location—
CountyWayne County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictDearborn City School District →
Phone: (313)827-7000
NCES ID: 261160004612
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Dearborn Hts seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Dearborn City School District
High
Fordson High School
2,339 students · 09–12
● 43 opp85% FRL
High
Dearborn High School
1,969 students · 09–12
63% FRL
High
Edsel Ford High School
1,639 students · 09–12
68% FRL
Mid
Bryant Middle School
796 students · 06–08
● 48 opp58% FRL
Mid
Stout Middle School
790 students · 06–08
80% FRL
Mid
Woodworth Middle School
773 students · 06–08
● 43 opp88% FRL
Elem
Henry Ford Elementary School
726 students · PK–05
● 43 opp89% FRL
Mid
Unis Middle School
579 students · 06–08
● 43 opp87% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
22586 ANN ARBOR TRL, Dearborn Hts, MI 48127
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.