Top Rankings
St. Joseph School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,955 students in St. Joseph School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in St. Joseph School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
2,955 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
147 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
St. Joseph School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 98% has increased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#64 out of 866 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
38%
Graduation Rate
98%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.55
# American Indian Students
8 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
156 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
185 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
252 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
9%
18%
# White Students
2,201 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
75%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
150 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
229
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
200
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
207
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
226
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
214
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
226
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
225
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
208
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
232
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
246
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
232
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
256
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
254
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,010 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,110 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,010
$18,370
Spending / Student
$12,110
$17,559
Best St. Joseph School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Joseph High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2521 Stadium Dr
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3200
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 988 students
Rank: #22.
Brown School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2027 Brown School Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3500
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #33.
Upton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Maiden Ln
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3400
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 665 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1102 Orchard Ave
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3700
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #55.
Clarke School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
515 E Glenlord Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3600
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3600
Grades: K-5
| 483 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. Joseph School District?
St. Joseph School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,955 students.
What is the rank of St. Joseph School District?
St. Joseph School District is ranked #67 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St. Joseph School District?
75% of St. Joseph School District students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Joseph School District?
St. Joseph School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is St. Joseph School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,110 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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