For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,379 students in Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
5 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
1,379 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Kalkaska 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 increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#507 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.55
# American Indian Students
5 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
11 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
1,290 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
94%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
22 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
123
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
105
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
102
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
90
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
99
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
107
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
89
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
100
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
115
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
105
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
139
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
101
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
104
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,474 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,577 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,474
$18,370
Spending / Student
$14,577
$17,559
Best Kalkaska School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Birch Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
309 N Birch St
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-8629
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-8629
Grades: PK-3
| 354 students
Rank: #22.
Kalkaska High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
109 N Birch St
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-9167
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-9167
Grades: 9-12
| 449 students
Rank: #33.
Rapid City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5258 River Rd
Rapid City, MI 49676
(231) 331-6121
Rapid City, MI 49676
(231) 331-6121
Grades: PK-5
| 96 students
Rank: #44.
Kalkaska Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W Kalkaska Rd
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-4040
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-4040
Grades: 6-8
| 304 students
Rank: #55.
Cherry Street Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 S Cherry St
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-9146
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-9146
Grades: 4-5
| 176 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kalkaska School District?
Kalkaska School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,379 students.
What is the rank of Kalkaska School District?
Kalkaska School District is ranked #506 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 Kalkaska School District?
94% of Kalkaska School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kalkaska School District?
Kalkaska School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Kalkaska School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,577 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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