For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 835 students in Bad Axe School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Bad Axe School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
4 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
835 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Bad Axe 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 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#317 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%

Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
6 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
782 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
94%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
68
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
69
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
64
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
55
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
49
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
62
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
54
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
55
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
57
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
68
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
65
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
69
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
100
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,571 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,400 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$25,476 MM

Spending
$11 MM
$24,351 MM

Revenue / Student
$15,571
$18,510

Spending / Student
$13,400
$17,693

Best Bad Axe School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bad Axe Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 Hatchet Dr
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-2736
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-2736
Grades: K-2
| 201 students
Rank: #22.
Bad Axe Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
750 S Van Dyke Rd
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-2735
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-2735
Grades: 3-6
| 220 students
Rank: #33.
Bad Axe High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Barrie Rd
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-9593
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-9593
Grades: 7-12
| 374 students
Rank: #44.
Ascent High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
309 N Outer Dr
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-2737
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-2737
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bad Axe School District?
Bad Axe School District manages 4 public schools serving 835 students.
What is the rank of Bad Axe School District?
Bad Axe School District is ranked #326 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 Bad Axe School District?
94% of Bad Axe School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bad Axe School District?
Bad Axe School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Bad Axe School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,400 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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