Top Rankings
New Buffalo Area Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 508 students in New Buffalo Area Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in New Buffalo Area Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
3 Schools
3,533 Schools
# Students
508 Students
1,381,449 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
82,748 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
New Buffalo Area Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 854 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 866 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.56
# American Indian Students
2 Students
8,587 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
50,790 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
59 Students
126,442 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
9%
# Black Students
13 Students
246,380 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
413 Students
873,705 Students
% White Students
81%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,223 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
73,519 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
26
111,142
# Students in 1st Grade:
36
101,293
# Students in 2nd Grade:
37
103,275
# Students in 3rd Grade:
28
100,747
# Students in 4th Grade:
47
102,248
# Students in 5th Grade:
42
101,548
# Students in 6th Grade:
40
102,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
41
103,791
# Students in 8th Grade:
42
103,125
# Students in 9th Grade:
49
114,848
# Students in 10th Grade:
42
113,192
# Students in 11th Grade:
46
110,071
# Students in 12th Grade:
32
109,646
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,756 is higher than the state median of $18,441. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,791 is higher than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,756
$18,441
Spending / Student
$32,791
$17,627
Best New Buffalo Area Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Buffalo Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12291 Lubke Rd
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6060
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6060
Grades: PK-5
| 216 students
Rank: #22.
New Buffalo Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1112 E Clay St
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6003
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6003
Grades: 6-8
| 123 students
Rank: #33.
New Buffalo Senior High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1112 E Clay St
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6001
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6001
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Buffalo Area Schools School District?
New Buffalo Area Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 508 students.
What is the rank of New Buffalo Area Schools School District?
New Buffalo Area Schools School District is ranked #32 out of 854 school districts in Michigan (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Buffalo Area Schools School District?
81% of New Buffalo Area Schools School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Buffalo Area Schools School District?
New Buffalo Area Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is New Buffalo Area Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,791 is higher than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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