For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,387 students in Chesaning Union Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Chesaning Union Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,387 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Chesaning Union Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#244 out of 866 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%

Graduation Rate
85-89%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.56
# American Indian Students
5 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
93 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
15 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
1,246 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
90%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
26 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
90
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
90
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
101
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
113
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
108
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
121
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
124
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
109
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
107
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
109
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
100
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
94
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
121
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,732 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,295 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$25,476 MM

Spending
$17 MM
$24,351 MM

Revenue / Student
$13,732
$18,510

Spending / Student
$12,295
$17,693

Best Chesaning Union Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chesaning Union High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
850 N 4th St
Chesaning, MI 48616
(989) 845-2040
Chesaning, MI 48616
(989) 845-2040
Grades: 9-12
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
850 N 4th St
Chesaning, MI 48616
(989) 845-2040
Chesaning, MI 48616
(989) 845-2040
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: #33.
Big Rock Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
920 E Broad St
Chesaning, MI 48616
(989) 845-2430
Chesaning, MI 48616
(989) 845-2430
Grades: PK-3
| 394 students
Rank: #44.
Chesaning Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
431 N 4th St
Chesaning, MI 48616
(989) 845-7040
Chesaning, MI 48616
(989) 845-7040
Grades: 4-8
| 569 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chesaning Union Schools School District?
Chesaning Union Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,387 students.
What is the rank of Chesaning Union Schools School District?
Chesaning Union Schools School District is ranked #239 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Chesaning Union Schools School District?
90% of Chesaning Union Schools School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chesaning Union Schools School District?
Chesaning Union Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Chesaning Union Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,295 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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