Top Rankings
Fitzgerald School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,154 students in Fitzgerald 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 Fitzgerald School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
2,154 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
172 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Fitzgerald 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 82% has increased from 73% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#726 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Graduation Rate
82%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.55
# American Indian Students
5 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
421 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
20%
3%
# Hispanic Students
93 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
1,024 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
47%
18%
# White Students
404 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
19%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
207 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
156
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
153
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
152
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
146
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
116
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
144
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
151
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
133
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
126
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
218
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
231
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
202
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
226
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,697 is higher than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,381 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,697
$18,370
Spending / Student
$21,381
$17,559
Best Fitzgerald School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24077 Warner Ave
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 757-5520
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 757-5520
Grades: K-3
| 451 students
Rank: #22.
Fitzgerald Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23200 Ryan Rd
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 757-7070
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 757-7070
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Rank: #33.
Mound Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5356 Toepfer Rd
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 757-7590
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 757-7590
Grades: 4-5
| 260 students
Rank: #44.
Fitzgerald Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
23200 Ryan Rd
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 757-7070
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 757-7070
Grades: 9-12
| 806 students
Rank: #55.
Pd Chatterton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24333 Ryan Rd
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 757-6650
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 757-6650
Grades: 6-8
| 410 students
Rank: n/an/a
Schofield Elementary School
Magnet School
21555 Warner Ave
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 757-5150
Warren, MI 48091
(586) 757-5150
Grades: K
| 156 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fitzgerald School District?
Fitzgerald School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,154 students.
What is the rank of Fitzgerald School District?
Fitzgerald School District is ranked #724 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%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fitzgerald School District?
47% of Fitzgerald School District students are Black, 20% of students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fitzgerald School District?
Fitzgerald School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Fitzgerald School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,381 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
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