Baldwin Community Schools School District

525 4th St
Baldwin, MI 49304-9518
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Baldwin Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 421 students in Baldwin Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Baldwin Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
421 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

Baldwin Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 60-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#773 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Baldwin Community Schools  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Baldwin Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Baldwin Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Baldwin Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
81%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Baldwin Community Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.56
# American Indian Students
2 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
32 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
64 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
15%
18%
# White Students
261 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
62%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
57 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
33
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
30
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
39
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
33
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
28
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
41
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
32
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
31
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
26
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
42
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
46
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
21
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
19
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $81,487 is higher 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 $22,418 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Baldwin Community Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$9 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart displays total spending of Baldwin Community Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$81,487
$18,510
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Baldwin Community Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$22,418
$17,693
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Baldwin Community Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Baldwin Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baldwin Senior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
525 4th St
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-4683
Grades: 9-12
| 128 students
Rank: #22.
Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
525 4th St
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-3261
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
Rank: #33.
Baldwin Junior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
525 4th St
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-4683
Grades: 6-8
| 89 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Baldwin Community Schools School District?
Baldwin Community Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 421 students.
What is the rank of Baldwin Community Schools School District?
Baldwin Community Schools School District is ranked #742 out of 851 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Baldwin Community Schools School District?
62% of Baldwin Community Schools School District students are White, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Baldwin Community Schools School District?
Baldwin Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Baldwin Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,418 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 421 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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