For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 326 students in North Central Area Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in North Central Area Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
326 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
North Central Area Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 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% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#274 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.55
# American Indian Students
14 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
2 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
302 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
93%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
28
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
18
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
29
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
22
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
25
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
17
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
25
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
40
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
28
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
16
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
24
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
23
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
31
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,804 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,457 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,804
$18,370
Spending / Student
$12,457
$17,559
Best North Central Area Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Central Area Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3795 Hwy Us 2 41
Powers, MI 49874
(906) 497-5226
Powers, MI 49874
(906) 497-5226
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
Rank: #22.
North Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5465 Third St
Hermansville, MI 49847
(906) 498-7737
Hermansville, MI 49847
(906) 498-7737
Grades: PK-5
| 139 students
Rank: #33.
North Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3795 Highway Us 2 41
Powers, MI 49874
(906) 497-5226
Powers, MI 49874
(906) 497-5226
Grades: 6-8
| 93 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Central Area Schools School District?
North Central Area Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 326 students.
What is the rank of North Central Area Schools School District?
North Central Area Schools School District is ranked #272 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 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 North Central Area Schools School District?
93% of North Central Area Schools School District students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Central Area Schools School District?
North Central Area Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is North Central Area Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,457 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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