Top Rankings
Covert 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 3 public schools serving 308 students in Covert 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 Covert School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
308 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Covert 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 40-59% has decreased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#780 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Graduation Rate
40-59%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
183 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
60%
9%
# Black Students
55 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
18%
18%
# White Students
49 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
16%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
19
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
25
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
26
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
24
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
21
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
25
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
23
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
20
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
22
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
34
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
26
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
26
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
17
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,763 is higher than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,253 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,763
$18,370
Spending / Student
$19,253
$17,559
Best Covert School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Covert High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35323 M 140 Hwy
Covert, MI 49043
(269) 764-3711
Covert, MI 49043
(269) 764-3711
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Rank: #22.
Covert Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35323 M 140 Hwy
Covert, MI 49043
(269) 764-3739
Covert, MI 49043
(269) 764-3739
Grades: PK-5
| 140 students
Rank: #33.
Covert Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
35323 M 140 Hwy
Covert, MI 49043
(269) 764-3739
Covert, MI 49043
(269) 764-3739
Grades: 6-8
| 65 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Covert School District?
Covert School District manages 3 public schools serving 308 students.
What is the rank of Covert School District?
Covert School District is ranked #763 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 Covert School District?
60% of Covert School District students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Covert School District?
Covert School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Covert School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,253 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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