Allegan School District

550 5th St
Allegan, MI 49010-1670
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,001 students in Allegan School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Allegan School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
2,001 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
121 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Allegan School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 851 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 61% has increased from 57% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#420 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Allegan   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Allegan   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Allegan   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Allegan   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
81%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Allegan   School District and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.56
# American Indian Students
13 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
146 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
60 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
3%
18%
# White Students
1,665 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
83%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
100 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
192
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
174
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
152
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
129
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
144
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
146
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
157
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
142
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
151
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
167
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
172
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
134
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
141
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,643 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,957 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Allegan   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$28 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart displays total spending of Allegan   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,643
$18,510
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Allegan   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,957
$17,693
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Allegan   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Allegan School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Ward Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
630 Vernon St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-7000
Grades: K-5
| 245 students
Rank: #22.
Dawson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
125 Elm St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-6925
Grades: K-5
| 286 students
Rank: #33.
Le White Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 115th Ave
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-2241
Grades: 6-8
| 436 students
Rank: #44.
North Ward Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
440 River St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-6003
Grades: PK-K
| 36 students
Rank: #55.
Allegan High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1560 Lincoln Rd
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-7002
Grades: 9-12
| 614 students
Rank: #66.
Pine Trails Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2950 Center St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-5379
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #77.
Allegan Online K8
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
550 5th St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-5431
Grades: K-8
| 45 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Allegan School District?
Allegan School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,001 students.
What is the rank of Allegan School District?
Allegan School District is ranked #415 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Allegan School District?
83% of Allegan School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Allegan School District?
Allegan School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Allegan School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,957 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,001 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 61% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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