Breitung Township School District

2000 West Pyle Dr
Kingsford, MI 49802-4250
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Breitung Township 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%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,972 students in Breitung Township 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 Breitung Township 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 9% 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
3 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
1,972 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
111 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Breitung Township 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#119 out of 866 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Breitung Township   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Breitung Township   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.
56%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Breitung Township   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.
57%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Breitung Township   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.
≥95%
81%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Breitung Township   School District and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.55
# American Indian Students
10 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
39 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
7 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
n/a
18%
# White Students
1,796 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
91%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
109 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
225
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
155
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
122
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
153
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
150
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
132
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
165
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
130
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
149
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
157
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
153
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
156
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
125
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,763 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,896 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Breitung Township   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
$22 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart displays total spending of Breitung Township   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
$12,763
$18,370
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Breitung Township   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
$10,896
$17,559
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Breitung Township   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 Breitung Township School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2000 W Pyle Dr
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2685
Grades: K-4
| 805 students
Rank: #22.
Kingsford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
431 Hamilton Ave
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2670
Grades: 9-12
| 591 students
Rank: #33.
Kingsford Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
445 Hamilton Ave
Kingsford, MI 49802
(906) 779-2680
Grades: 5-8
| 576 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Breitung Township School District?
Breitung Township School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,972 students.
What is the rank of Breitung Township School District?
Breitung Township School District is ranked #128 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%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Breitung Township School District?
91% of Breitung Township School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Breitung Township School District?
Breitung Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Breitung Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,896 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,972 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in MI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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