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Cassopolis School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 864 students in Cassopolis 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 Cassopolis School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
864 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Cassopolis 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 80-84% has increased from 55-59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#712 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.55
# American Indian Students
4 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
49 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
85 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
10%
18%
# White Students
545 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
63%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
173 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
20%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
73
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
43
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
60
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
66
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
64
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
64
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
62
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
79
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
69
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
78
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
80
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
58
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
68
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,043 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 $13,413 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,043
$18,370
Spending / Student
$13,413
$17,559
Best Cassopolis School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cassopolis Alternative Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22721 Diamond Cove St
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0536
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0536
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: #22.
Cassopolis High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22721 Diamond Cove St
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-5733
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-5733
Grades: 9-12
| 271 students
Rank: #33.
Sam Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
114 Depot St
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0530
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0530
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #44.
Cassopolis Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
725 Center St
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0503
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0503
Grades: 6-8
| 210 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cassopolis School District?
Cassopolis School District manages 4 public schools serving 864 students.
What is the rank of Cassopolis School District?
Cassopolis School District is ranked #709 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cassopolis School District?
63% of Cassopolis School District students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cassopolis School District?
Cassopolis School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Cassopolis School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,413 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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