Top Rankings
DeWitt 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 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,129 students in DeWitt School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in DeWitt School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
5 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
3,129 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
165 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
DeWitt School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 99% has increased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#48 out of 866 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.56
# American Indian Students
6 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
32 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
249 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
37 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
2,648 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
85%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
155 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
260
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
236
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
233
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
223
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
235
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
244
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
263
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
241
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
232
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
231
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
263
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
224
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
244
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,196 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 $11,391 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,196
$18,510
Spending / Student
$11,391
$17,693
Best DeWitt School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
David Scott Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
804 Wilson St
Dewitt, MI 48820
(517) 668-3400
Dewitt, MI 48820
(517) 668-3400
Grades: 2-3
| 456 students
Rank: #22.
Dewitt Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2957 W Herbison Rd
Dewitt, MI 48820
(517) 668-3200
Dewitt, MI 48820
(517) 668-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 736 students
Rank: #33.
Dewitt High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13601 Panther Dr
Dewitt, MI 48820
(517) 668-3100
Dewitt, MI 48820
(517) 668-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 962 students
Rank: #44.
Herbison Woods Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3147 W Herbison Rd
Dewitt, MI 48820
(517) 668-3300
Dewitt, MI 48820
(517) 668-3300
Grades: 4-5
| 479 students
Rank: n/an/a
1721 Schavey Rd
Dewitt, MI 48820
(517) 668-3500
Dewitt, MI 48820
(517) 668-3500
Grades: PK-1
| 496 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to DeWitt School District?
DeWitt School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,129 students.
What is the rank of DeWitt School District?
DeWitt School District is ranked #49 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in DeWitt School District?
85% of DeWitt School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of DeWitt School District?
DeWitt School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is DeWitt School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,391 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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