Top Rankings
Saugatuck Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 836 students in Saugatuck Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Saugatuck Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
836 Students
1,395,053 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
82,775 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Saugatuck Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 863 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#35 out of 866 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
45%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.55
# American Indian Students
2 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
64 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
7 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
745 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
89%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
85
114,607
# Students in 1st Grade:
47
98,784
# Students in 2nd Grade:
58
100,963
# Students in 3rd Grade:
43
100,661
# Students in 4th Grade:
63
100,564
# Students in 5th Grade:
55
102,114
# Students in 6th Grade:
64
102,037
# Students in 7th Grade:
76
104,290
# Students in 8th Grade:
56
107,471
# Students in 9th Grade:
76
121,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
64
114,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
58
109,014
# Students in 12th Grade:
91
114,017
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,031 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,261. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,715 is less than the state median of $17,455. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue (20-21)
$13 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending (20-21)
$14 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$15,031
$18,261
Spending / Student (20-21)
$16,715
$17,455
Best Saugatuck Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Douglas Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
261 Randolph St
Douglas, MI 49406
(269) 857-2139
Douglas, MI 49406
(269) 857-2139
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #22.
Saugatuck Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
401 Elizabeth St
Saugatuck, MI 49453
(269) 857-2133
Saugatuck, MI 49453
(269) 857-2133
Grades: 6-8
| 196 students
Rank: #33.
Saugatuck High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Elizabeth St
Saugatuck, MI 49453
(269) 857-2133
Saugatuck, MI 49453
(269) 857-2133
Grades: 9-12
| 289 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Saugatuck Public Schools School District?
Saugatuck Public Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 836 students.
What is the rank of Saugatuck Public Schools School District?
Saugatuck Public Schools School District is ranked #30 out of 863 school districts in Michigan (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Saugatuck Public Schools School District?
89% of Saugatuck Public Schools School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saugatuck Public Schools School District?
Saugatuck Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Saugatuck Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,715 is less than the state median of $17,455. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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