For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 897 students in St. Louis School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in St. Louis School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (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
4 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
897 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
St. Louis School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#663 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
45%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%

Graduation Rate
85-89%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.56
# American Indian Students
1 Student
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
126 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
9%
# Black Students
14 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
729 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
81%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
26 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
76
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
74
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
65
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
56
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
71
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
73
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
67
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
77
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
57
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
80
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
75
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
54
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
72
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,122 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,493 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$25,476 MM

Spending
$12 MM
$24,351 MM

Revenue / Student
$16,122
$18,510

Spending / Student
$13,493
$17,693

Best St. Louis School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Louis High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
113 E Saginaw St
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-2500
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 281 students
Rank: #22.
Ts Nurnberger Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
312 Union St
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-5155
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-5155
Grades: 6-8
| 201 students
Rank: #33.
Eugene M Nikkari Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 W State St
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-5131
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-5131
Grades: 3-5
| 200 students
Rank: n/an/a
121 I And K St
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-3535
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-3535
Grades: PK-2
| 215 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. Louis School District?
St. Louis School District manages 4 public schools serving 897 students.
What is the rank of St. Louis School District?
St. Louis School District is ranked #664 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (bottom 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 St. Louis School District?
81% of St. Louis School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Louis School District?
St. Louis School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is St. Louis School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,493 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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