Top Rankings
New Lothrop Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 877 students in New Lothrop Area 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 New Lothrop Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
2 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
877 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
New Lothrop Area School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#206 out of 866 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
41 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
9 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
805 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
92%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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:
70
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
66
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
75
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
60
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
74
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
61
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
70
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
62
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
60
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
60
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
82
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
72
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
65
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,758 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,967 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,758
$18,370
Spending / Student
$13,967
$17,559
Best New Lothrop Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Lothrop High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9285 Easton Rd
New Lothrop, MI 48460
(810) 638-5054
New Lothrop, MI 48460
(810) 638-5054
Grades: 7-12
| 401 students
Rank: #22.
New Lothrop Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9387 Genesee St
New Lothrop, MI 48460
(810) 638-5026
New Lothrop, MI 48460
(810) 638-5026
Grades: PK-6
| 476 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Lothrop Area School District?
New Lothrop Area School District manages 2 public schools serving 877 students.
What is the rank of New Lothrop Area School District?
New Lothrop Area School District is ranked #229 out of 860 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 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Lothrop Area School District?
92% of New Lothrop Area School District students are White, 5% 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 New Lothrop Area School District?
New Lothrop Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is New Lothrop Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,967 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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