Rudyard Area Schools School District

11185 W 2nd St
Rudyard, MI 49780-9292
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Rudyard Area Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 603 students in Rudyard 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 School in Rudyard Area School School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,520 Schools
# Students
603 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Rudyard 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#308 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Rudyard Area Schools  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rudyard Area Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rudyard Area Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Rudyard Area Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
81%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Rudyard Area Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.55
# American Indian Students
208 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
35%
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%
# Black Students
12 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
364 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
60%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
39
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
45
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
57
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
38
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
43
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
47
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
48
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
58
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
49
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
60
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
42
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
43
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
34
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,136 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,174 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Rudyard Area Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$9 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart displays total spending of Rudyard Area Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,136
$18,370
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Rudyard Area Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,174
$17,559
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Rudyard Area Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Rudyard Area Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rudyard Area Schools
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11185 W 2nd St
Rudyard, MI 49780
(906) 478-3771
Grades: PK-12
| 603 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rudyard Area Schools School District?
Rudyard Area Schools School District manages 1 public schools serving 603 students.
What is the rank of Rudyard Area Schools School District?
Rudyard Area Schools School District is ranked #316 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rudyard Area Schools School District?
60% of Rudyard Area Schools School District students are White, 35% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rudyard Area Schools School District?
Rudyard Area Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Rudyard Area Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,174 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 603 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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