Top Rankings
Ithaca School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,020 students in Ithaca School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Ithaca School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
1,020 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Ithaca School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#313 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.55
# American Indian Students
5 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
87 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
9%
# Black Students
5 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
n/a
18%
# White Students
900 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
88%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
99
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
72
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
77
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
59
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
82
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
77
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
87
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
92
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
82
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
75
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
81
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
73
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
64
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,340 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,177 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,340
$18,370
Spending / Student
$12,177
$17,559
Best Ithaca School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ithaca High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
710 N Union St
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-3373
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-3373
Grades: 7-12
| 467 students
Rank: #22.
North Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 E Arcada St
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-3047
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-3047
Grades: 3-6
| 305 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Elementary School
Magnet School
400 Webster St
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-4741
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-4741
Grades: PK-2
| 248 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ithaca School District?
Ithaca School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,020 students.
What is the rank of Ithaca School District?
Ithaca School District is ranked #320 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ithaca School District?
88% of Ithaca School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ithaca School District?
Ithaca School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Ithaca School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,177 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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