Top Rankings
Fenton Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,056 students in Fenton Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Fenton Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
7 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
3,056 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
189 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Fenton Area School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 86% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#122 out of 866 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
38%
Graduation Rate
86%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.56
# American Indian Students
8 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
28 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
170 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
46 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
2,646 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
87%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
156 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
263
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
160
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
193
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
190
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
199
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
210
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
223
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
256
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
239
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
268
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
283
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
262
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
310
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,081 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,279 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,081
$18,510
Spending / Student
$12,279
$17,693
Best Fenton Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
State Road Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1161 State Rd
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 591-2400
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 591-2400
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
Rank: #22.
North Road Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
525 North Rd
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 591-1500
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 591-1500
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
Rank: #33.
Fenton Senior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3200 W Shiawassee Ave
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 591-2600
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 591-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,048 students
Rank: #44.
Tomekeastern Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 4th St
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 591-6800
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 591-6800
Grades: K-5
| 401 students
Rank: #55.
Andrew G Schmidt Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3255 Donaldson Dr
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 591-7700
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 591-7700
Grades: 6-8
| 718 students
Rank: #66.
Fapsgear Up Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3100 Owen Rd
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 591-4711
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 591-4711
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Rank: n/an/a
404 West Ellen St
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 591-8354
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 591-8354
Grades: PK-K
| 59 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fenton Area School District?
Fenton Area School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,056 students.
What is the rank of Fenton Area School District?
Fenton Area School District is ranked #125 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fenton Area School District?
87% of Fenton Area School District students are White, 6% 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 Fenton Area School District?
Fenton Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Fenton Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,279 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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