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Michigan Center 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 1,316 students in Michigan Center School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Michigan Center School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (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
1,316 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Michigan Center 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#567 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
49 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
16 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
1,153 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
88%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
93 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
130
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
106
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
98
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
97
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
97
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
102
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
106
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
102
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
92
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
114
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
101
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
88
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
83
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,095 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,509 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,095
$18,370
Spending / Student
$12,509
$17,559
Best Michigan Center School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Michigan Center Jrsr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 S State St
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-1440
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-1440
Grades: 7-12
| 580 students
Rank: #22.
Keicher Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
137 Broad St
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-5200
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-5200
Grades: 3-6
| 402 students
Rank: n/an/a
Arnold Elementary School
Magnet School
4064 Page Ave
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-5700
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-5700
Grades: PK-2
| 334 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Michigan Center School District?
Michigan Center School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,316 students.
What is the rank of Michigan Center School District?
Michigan Center School District is ranked #568 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. 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 Michigan Center School District?
88% of Michigan Center School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Michigan Center School District?
Michigan Center School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Michigan Center School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,509 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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