Top Rankings
Chelsea School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 477 students in Chelsea School District.
Public Preschools in Chelsea School District have a diversity score of 0.22, which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 0.57.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,092 Schools
# Students
2,273 Students
372,048 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
24,562 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Chelsea School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 96% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#54 out of 866 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
38%
Graduation Rate
96%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,715 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
24 Students
9,505 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
105 Students
32,770 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
19 Students
79,422 Students
% Black Students
1%
21%
# White Students
2,022 Students
227,920 Students
% White Students
89%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
352 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
102 Students
19,025 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
180
71,170
# Students in 1st Grade:
149
61,256
# Students in 2nd Grade:
148
56,024
# Students in 3rd Grade:
153
51,406
# Students in 4th Grade:
171
47,553
# Students in 5th Grade:
147
41,347
# Students in 6th Grade:
184
13,833
# Students in 7th Grade:
171
8,441
# Students in 8th Grade:
187
7,989
# Students in 9th Grade:
198
3,136
# Students in 10th Grade:
187
2,955
# Students in 11th Grade:
212
2,757
# Students in 12th Grade:
186
2,824
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,357
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,062 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,863 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,062
$18,370
Spending / Student
$19,863
$17,559
Best Chelsea School District Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
North Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
699 Mckinley St
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2203
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2203
Grades: PK-2
| 477 students
Recent Articles
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
