Top Rankings
Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,700 students in Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% 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
10 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
3,700 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
197 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Carman-Ainsworth 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 76% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#646 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
45%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%

Graduation Rate
76%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.56
# American Indian Students
6 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
210 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
2,152 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
58%
18%
# White Students
923 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
25%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
394 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
257
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
251
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
235
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
223
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
225
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
250
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
224
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
221
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
186
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
453
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
356
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
401
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
418
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,849 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 $13,838 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$25,476 MM

Spending
$51 MM
$24,351 MM

Revenue / Student
$15,849
$18,510

Spending / Student
$13,838
$17,693

Best Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Genesee Early College
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
432 N Saginaw St
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-5115
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-5115
Grades: 9-12
| 163 students
Rank: #22.
Ca Alternative Edatlantis
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
G3493 Beveridge Rd
Flint, MI 48532
(810) 591-8220
Flint, MI 48532
(810) 591-8220
Grades: 7-12
| 136 students
Rank: #33.
Rankin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3459 Mundy Ave
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
(810) 591-4605
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
(810) 591-4605
Grades: K-5
| 287 students
Rank: #44.
Gladys Dillon Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1197 E Schumacher St
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 591-3590
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 591-3590
Grades: K-3
| 237 students
Rank: #55.
Carmanainsworth High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 N Linden Rd
Flint, MI 48532
(810) 591-3240
Flint, MI 48532
(810) 591-3240
Grades: 8-12
| 994 students
Rank: #66.
Randels Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6022 Brobeck St
Flint, MI 48532
(810) 591-3250
Flint, MI 48532
(810) 591-3250
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #77.
Mott Middle College High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 E Court St
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 232-8530
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 232-8530
Grades: 9-12
| 338 students
Rank: #88.
Carmanainsworth Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1409 W Maple Ave
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-6202
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-6202
Grades: 6-8
| 628 students
Rank: #99.
Dye Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1174 S Graham Rd
Flint, MI 48532
(810) 591-3229
Flint, MI 48532
(810) 591-3229
Grades: K-5
| 577 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Learning Community
Special Education School
1181 W Scottwood Ave
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-3890
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-3890
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools School District?
Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,700 students.
What is the rank of Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools School District?
Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools School District is ranked #646 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 Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools School District?
58% of Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools School District students are Black, 25% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools School District?
Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,838 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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