Sturgis Public Schools School District

107 West West St
Sturgis, MI 49091-1447
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,885 students in Sturgis Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Sturgis Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
2,885 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
155 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

Sturgis Public Schools 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 84% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#574 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Sturgis Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sturgis Public 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.
33%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sturgis Public 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.
27%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sturgis Public 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.
84%
81%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Sturgis Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.56
# American Indian Students
1 Student
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
24 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,060 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
9%
# Black Students
61 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
1,674 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
58%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
62 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
220
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
188
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
226
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
209
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
215
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
219
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
189
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
227
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
184
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
227
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
257
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
245
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
279
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,431 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,898 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Sturgis Public 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
$37 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart displays total spending of Sturgis Public 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
$15,431
$18,510
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Sturgis Public 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
$12,898
$17,693
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Sturgis Public 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 Sturgis Public Schools School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
107 West West St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1540
Grades: PK-12
| 35 students
Rank: #22.
Sturgis High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
216 Vinewood Ave
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1515
Grades: 9-12
| 973 students
Rank: #33.
Eastwood School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
909 S Franks Ave
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1560
Grades: 3-5
| 643 students
Rank: #44.
Sturgis Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 E Lafayette St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1550
Grades: 6-8
| 600 students
Rank: n/an/a
Congress School
421 E Congress St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1565
Grades: K-2
| 170 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wall School
702 E Lafayette St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1570
Grades: K-2
| 317 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wenzel School
403 East St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1575
Grades: K-2
| 147 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sturgis Public Schools School District?
Sturgis Public Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,885 students.
What is the rank of Sturgis Public Schools School District?
Sturgis Public Schools School District is ranked #574 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sturgis Public Schools School District?
58% of Sturgis Public Schools School District students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sturgis Public Schools School District?
Sturgis Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Sturgis Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,898 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,885 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 84% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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