Ionia School District

250 East Tuttle Rd
Ionia, MI 48846-8605
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,717 students in Ionia 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 Ionia School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
8 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
2,717 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
152 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Ionia 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 84% has increased from 79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#440 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Ionia   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ionia   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.
41%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ionia   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.
35%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ionia   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.
84%
81%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Ionia   School District and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.56
# American Indian Students
2 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
336 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
9%
# Black Students
26 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
2,239 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
83%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
107 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
244
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
188
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
196
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
197
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
189
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
212
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
194
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
213
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
206
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
222
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
219
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
211
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
226
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,451 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,835 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Ionia   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
$35 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart displays total spending of Ionia   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
$14,451
$18,510
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Ionia   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
$12,835
$17,693
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Ionia   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 Ionia School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Aa Rather School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
380 E Tuttle Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-1720
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Ionia High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
250 E Tuttle Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 801 students
Rank: #33.
Ionia Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
438 Union St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0040
Grades: 6-8
| 613 students
Rank: #44.
Rb Boyce Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3550 N State Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0571
Grades: K-5
| 258 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Emerson School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
645 Hackett St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-8018
Grades: PK-5
| 171 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Jefferson School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
420 N Jefferson St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2740
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #77.
Twin Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
435 Lou Lemke Ln
Muir, MI 48860
(616) 522-0005
Grades: PK-5
| 192 students
Rank: #88.
Douglas R Welch High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
250 E Tuttle Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3530
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ionia School District?
Ionia School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,717 students.
What is the rank of Ionia School District?
Ionia School District is ranked #443 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ionia School District?
83% of Ionia School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ionia School District?
Ionia School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Ionia School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,835 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,717 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 84% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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