MacGowan School
Redford, MI · Elementary School · Grades -1-1
Performance Overview
About This School
MacGowan School is a elementary school located in Redford, Michigan. The school serves 235 students in grades -1-1.
With a DataScore of 45/100 (D), MacGowan School performs below the state average for Michigan. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
86% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
MacGowan School has a DataScore of 45/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
MacGowan School has 235 students enrolled in grades -1-1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1.
Yes, MacGowan School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +6, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
MacGowan School is part of the Redford Union Schools District No. 1 in Redford, Michigan. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.