For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,777 students in Chippewa Hills School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Chippewa Hills School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
6 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,777 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
102 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Chippewa Hills School District, which is ranked within the top 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 75-79% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#258 out of 866 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%

Graduation Rate
75-79%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.56
# American Indian Students
13 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
69 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
11 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
1,587 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
89%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
93 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
151
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
134
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
147
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
150
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
130
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
124
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
112
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
138
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
142
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
168
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
145
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
132
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
104
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,940 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,421 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$25,476 MM

Spending
$26 MM
$24,351 MM

Revenue / Student
$14,940
$18,510

Spending / Student
$14,421
$17,693

Best Chippewa Hills School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Weidman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3311 N School Rd
Weidman, MI 48893
(989) 644-3430
Weidman, MI 48893
(989) 644-3430
Grades: PK-4
| 255 students
Rank: #22.
Mecosta Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
555 W Main St
Mecosta, MI 49332
(231) 972-7477
Mecosta, MI 49332
(231) 972-7477
Grades: PK-4
| 252 students
Rank: #33.
Mosaic School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
350 W Wheatland Ave
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-8150
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-8150
Grades: 7-12
| 91 students
Rank: #44.
Barryton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19701 30th Ave
Barryton, MI 49305
(989) 382-5311
Barryton, MI 49305
(989) 382-5311
Grades: PK-4
| 205 students
Rank: #55.
Chippewa Hills High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3226 Arthur Rd
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-2100
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-2100
Grades: 7-12
| 459 students
Rank: #66.
Chippewa Hills Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3102 Arthur Rd
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-2200
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-2200
Grades: 5-8
| 515 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chippewa Hills School District?
Chippewa Hills School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,777 students.
What is the rank of Chippewa Hills School District?
Chippewa Hills School District is ranked #262 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Chippewa Hills School District?
89% of Chippewa Hills School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chippewa Hills School District?
Chippewa Hills School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Chippewa Hills School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,421 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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