For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,873 students in Alma 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 Alma School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
5 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
1,873 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
119 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Alma School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#420 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.55
# American Indian Students
4 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
198 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
9%
# Black Students
14 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
1,609 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
86%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
35 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
152
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
152
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
133
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
135
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
138
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
156
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
156
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
156
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
137
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
136
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
153
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
136
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
133
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,626 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,678 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,626
$18,370
Spending / Student
$13,678
$17,559
Best Alma School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alma Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Pine Ave
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Grades: 9-12
| 558 students
Rank: #22.
Donald L Pavlik Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Pine Ave
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Grades: 6-8
| 449 students
Rank: #33.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 E Elizabeth St
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Grades: 2-3
| 268 students
Rank: #44.
Pine Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Pine Ave
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Grades: 4-5
| 294 students
Rank: n/an/a
Luce Road Elementary School
Magnet School
6265 N Luce Rd
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Grades: PK-1
| 304 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alma School District?
Alma School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,873 students.
What is the rank of Alma School District?
Alma School District is ranked #426 out of 860 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 Alma School District?
86% of Alma School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alma School District?
Alma School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Alma School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,678 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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