Top Rankings
Allendale School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,617 students in Allendale School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Allendale School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
2,617 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
161 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Allendale School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 860 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 91% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#106 out of 866 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
38%
Graduation Rate
91%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
22 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
341 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
9%
# Black Students
65 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
2,082 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
80%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
106 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
305
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
184
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
182
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
182
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
174
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
206
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
180
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
169
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
205
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
213
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
208
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
207
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
202
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,914 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,444 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,914
$18,370
Spending / Student
$15,444
$17,559
Best Allendale School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Evergreen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10690 Learning Ln
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-3465
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-3465
Grades: PK-3
| 547 students
Rank: #22.
Allendale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7161 Pleasant View Ct
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-5595
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-5595
Grades: 6-8
| 554 students
Rank: #33.
Allendale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10760 68th Ave
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-5585
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-5585
Grades: 8-12
| 775 students
Rank: #44.
Oakwood Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10505 Learning Ln
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-3475
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-3475
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #55.
New Options High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10760 68th Ave
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-5575
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-5575
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Rank: n/an/a
Allendale Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
10455 Timberline Dr
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-5580
Allendale, MI 49401
(616) 892-5580
Grades: PK-K
| 301 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Allendale School District?
Allendale School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,617 students.
What is the rank of Allendale School District?
Allendale School District is ranked #111 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Allendale School District?
80% of Allendale School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Allendale School District?
Allendale School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Allendale School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,444 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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