For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 910 students in Homer Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Homer Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
910 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Homer Community 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 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#505 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
5 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
847 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
93%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
28 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
101
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
61
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
59
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
69
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
66
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
72
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
62
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
59
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
71
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
98
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
71
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
76
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
45
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,767 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,157 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,767
$18,370
Spending / Student
$13,157
$17,559
Best Homer Community School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lillian Fletcher Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
291 W Fulton St
Homer, MI 49245
(517) 568-4452
Homer, MI 49245
(517) 568-4452
Grades: K-4
| 356 students
Rank: #22.
Homer Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
403 S Hillsdale St
Homer, MI 49245
(517) 568-4464
Homer, MI 49245
(517) 568-4464
Grades: 9-12
| 290 students
Rank: #33.
Homer Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
403 S Hillsdale St
Homer, MI 49245
(517) 568-4456
Homer, MI 49245
(517) 568-4456
Grades: 5-8
| 264 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Homer Community School District?
Homer Community School District manages 3 public schools serving 910 students.
What is the rank of Homer Community School District?
Homer Community School District is ranked #511 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Homer Community School District?
93% of Homer Community School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Homer Community School District?
Homer Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Homer Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,157 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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