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Athens Area Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 503 students in Athens Area Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Athens Area Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
503 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Athens Area Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#493 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.55
# American Indian Students
17 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
3 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
432 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
86%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
37 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
45
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
37
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
38
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
29
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
47
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
39
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
33
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
32
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
38
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
37
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
52
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
38
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
38
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,441 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 $13,871 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,441
$18,370
Spending / Student
$13,871
$17,559
Best Athens Area Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Athens Juniorsenor High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Holcomb St
Athens, MI 49011
(269) 729-5414
Athens, MI 49011
(269) 729-5414
Grades: 6-12
| 268 students
Rank: #22.
East Leroy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4320 K Dr S
East Leroy, MI 49051
(269) 729-5419
East Leroy, MI 49051
(269) 729-5419
Grades: K-5
| 235 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Athens Area Schools School District?
Athens Area Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 503 students.
What is the rank of Athens Area Schools School District?
Athens Area Schools School District is ranked #501 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Athens Area Schools School District?
86% of Athens Area Schools School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Athens Area Schools School District?
Athens Area Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Athens Area Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,871 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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