Top Rankings
Macomb Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,034 students in Macomb Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Macomb Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), 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
1,034 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
218 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
District Rank
Macomb Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 5% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#264 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Graduation Rate
≤5%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.56
# American Indian Students
2 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
50 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
5%
4%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
217 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
21%
18%
# White Students
707 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
68%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
30 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
15
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
29
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
34
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
61
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
61
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
58
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
75
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
77
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
81
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
59
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
85
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
83
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
69
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
247
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $302,870 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $277,413 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$313 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$287 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$302,870
$18,510
Spending / Student
$277,413
$17,693
Best Macomb Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bozymowski Center
Special Education School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11870 Eldorado Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 939-5391
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 939-5391
Grades: PK-12
| 284 students
Rank: #22.
Keith Bovenschen School
Special Education School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12345 Frazho Rd
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 757-7880
Warren, MI 48089
(586) 757-7880
Grades: PK-12
| 189 students
Rank: #33.
Glen H Peters School
Special Education School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
46650 Heydenreich Rd
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 465-6251
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 465-6251
Grades: PK-12
| 212 students
Rank: #44.
Neil E Reid High School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
37701 Harper Ave
Clinton Township, MI 48036
(586) 469-1590
Clinton Township, MI 48036
(586) 469-1590
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
Rank: #55.
Rockwell Middle School
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12225 Masonic Blvd
Warren, MI 48093
(586) 939-2290
Warren, MI 48093
(586) 939-2290
Grades: 6-8
| 69 students
Rank: #66.
Maple Lane School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
34600 Dryden Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 977-9170
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 977-9170
Grades: K-5
| 64 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lutz School For Work Experience
Special Education School
19600 Cass Ave
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 286-0230
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 286-0230
Grades: Inquire with school
| 122 students
Rank: n/an/a
Macomb Mipp Center
Special Education School
44001 Garfield Rd
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 228-3320
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 228-3320
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Macomb Independent School District?
Macomb Independent School District manages 8 public schools serving 1,034 students.
What is the rank of Macomb Independent School District?
Macomb Independent School District is ranked #254 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) 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 science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Macomb Independent School District?
68% of Macomb Independent School District students are White, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Macomb Independent School District?
Macomb Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Macomb Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $277,413 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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