Fennville School District

5 Memorial Dr
Fennville, MI 49408-9600
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Fennville School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,256 students in Fennville School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Fennville School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,256 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Fennville School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 70-74% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#545 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Fennville   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fennville   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fennville   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Fennville   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
81%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Fennville   School District and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
640 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
51%
9%
# Black Students
6 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
571 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
45%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
37 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
95
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
78
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
83
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
95
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
91
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
87
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
103
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
92
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
93
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
109
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
98
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
107
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
125
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,580 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 $23,765 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Fennville   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$30 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart displays total spending of Fennville   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,580
$18,510
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Fennville   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$23,765
$17,693
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Fennville   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Fennville School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fennville Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5 Memorial Dr
Fennville, MI 49408
(269) 722-3580
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #22.
Fennville Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8 Memorial Dr
Fennville, MI 49408
(269) 722-3850
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #33.
Fennville Public High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4 Memorial Dr
Fennville, MI 49408
(269) 722-3450
Grades: 9-12
| 396 students
Rank: #44.
Fennville Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Memorial Dr
Fennville, MI 49408
(269) 722-3550
Grades: 6-8
| 288 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fennville School District?
Fennville School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,256 students.
What is the rank of Fennville School District?
Fennville School District is ranked #569 out of 851 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 Fennville School District?
51% of Fennville School District students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fennville School District?
Fennville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Fennville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,765 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,256 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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