Top Rankings
Anchor Bay 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%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,347 students in Anchor Bay 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 Anchor Bay School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
11 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
5,347 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
283 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Anchor Bay 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 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#128 out of 866 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Graduation Rate
91%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.55
# American Indian Students
19 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
60 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
155 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
155 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
3%
18%
# White Students
4,745 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
89%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
210 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
462
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
376
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
346
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
368
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
382
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
371
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
371
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
411
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
403
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
424
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
460
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
465
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
508
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,461 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,452 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$83 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,461
$18,370
Spending / Student
$13,452
$17,559
Best Anchor Bay School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Great Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
32900 24 Mile Rd
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-2038
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-2038
Grades: K-5
| 462 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lighthouse Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
51880 Washington St
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-6404
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-6404
Grades: K-5
| 445 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lottie M Schmidt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
33700 Hooker Rd
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-7541
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-7541
Grades: K-5
| 316 students
Rank: #44.
Anchor Bay Middle School North
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
52805 Ashley Dr
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-7373
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-7373
Grades: 6-8
| 705 students
Rank: #55.
Ashley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
52347 Ashley St
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-2801
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-2801
Grades: K-5
| 427 students
Rank: #66.
Dean A Naldrett School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
47800 Sugarbush Rd
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 949-1212
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 949-1212
Grades: PK-5
| 338 students
Rank: #77.
Compass Pointe
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6319 County Line Rd
Fair Haven, MI 48023
(586) 725-2205
Fair Haven, MI 48023
(586) 725-2205
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Rank: #88.
Anchor Bay High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6319 County Line Rd
Fair Haven, MI 48023
(586) 648-2525
Fair Haven, MI 48023
(586) 648-2525
Grades: 9-12
| 1,833 students
Rank: #99.
Francois Maconce Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6300 Church Rd
Fair Haven, MI 48023
(586) 725-0284
Fair Haven, MI 48023
(586) 725-0284
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #1010.
Anchor Bay Middle School South
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
48650 Sugarbush Rd
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 949-4510
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 949-4510
Grades: 6-8
| 480 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sugarbush Early Childhood
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
48400 Sugarbush Rd
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 598-7660
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 598-7660
Grades: PK-5
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Anchor Bay School District?
Anchor Bay School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,347 students.
What is the rank of Anchor Bay School District?
Anchor Bay School District is ranked #131 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Anchor Bay School District?
89% of Anchor Bay School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Anchor Bay School District?
Anchor Bay School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Anchor Bay School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,452 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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