For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 890 students in Vassar 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 Vassar School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
3 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
890 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Vassar School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#628 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.55
# American Indian Students
7 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
49 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
6%
18%
# White Students
767 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
86%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
58
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
51
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
56
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
70
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
59
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
41
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
63
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
68
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
75
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
95
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
105
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
68
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
78
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
3
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,221 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,982 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,221
$18,370
Spending / Student
$16,982
$17,559
Best Vassar School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
425 Division St
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-8566
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-8566
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #22.
Pioneer Work And Learn Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Enterprise Dr
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-9303
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-9303
Grades: 6-12
| 74 students
Rank: #33.
Vassar Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 Athletic St
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-8534
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-8534
Grades: 6-12
| 481 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vassar School District?
Vassar School District manages 3 public schools serving 890 students.
What is the rank of Vassar School District?
Vassar School District is ranked #632 out of 860 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 Vassar School District?
86% of Vassar School District students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vassar School District?
Vassar School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Vassar School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,982 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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