Top Rankings
Waterford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 6,948 students in Waterford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Waterford School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
17 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
6,948 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
408 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Waterford 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% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#497 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Graduation Rate
85%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.55
# American Indian Students
32 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
164 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,178 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
9%
# Black Students
775 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
11%
18%
# White Students
4,457 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
64%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
334 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
624
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
547
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
462
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
501
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
470
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
509
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
507
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
485
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
514
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
552
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
575
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
585
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
581
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
36
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,700 is higher than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,034 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$144 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$125 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,700
$18,370
Spending / Student
$18,034
$17,559
Best Waterford School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cooley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 Highfield Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-0300
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-0300
Grades: K-5
| 408 students
Rank: #22.
Childrens Village School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 N Telegraph Rd
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 858-5491
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 858-5491
Grades: K-12
| 70 students
Rank: #33.
Schoolcraft Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6400 Maceday Dr
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-6211
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-6211
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #44.
Grayson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3800 W Walton Blvd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-0200
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-0200
Grades: K-5
| 462 students
Rank: #55.
Waterford Kettering High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Kettering Dr
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-1261
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-1261
Grades: 7-12
| 966 students
Rank: #66.
Pierce Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5145 Hatchery Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-0331
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-0331
Grades: 6-8
| 745 students
Rank: #77.
Houghton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8080 Elizabeth Lake Rd
White Lake, MI 48386
(248) 698-9230
White Lake, MI 48386
(248) 698-9230
Grades: PK-5
| 227 students
Rank: #88.
Riverside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5280 Farm Rd
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 674-0805
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 674-0805
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Beaumont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6532 Elizabeth Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 682-6822
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 682-6822
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Knudsen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5449 Crescent Rd
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 682-7300
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 682-7300
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
Rank: #1111.
Mason Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3835 W Walton Blvd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-2281
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-2281
Grades: 6-8
| 740 students
Rank: #1212.
Haviland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5305 Cass Elizabeth Rd
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 682-2620
Waterford, MI 48327
(248) 682-2620
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #1313.
Waterford Mott High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1151 Scott Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 674-4134
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 674-4134
Grades: 9-12
| 1,131 students
Rank: #1414.
Kingsley Montgomery School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4265 Halkirk Dr
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-9660
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-9660
Grades: PK-12
| 32 students
Rank: #1515.
Donelson Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2690 Wewoka Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-9530
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-9530
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
Rank: #1616.
Waterford Durant High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 N Cass Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 674-6347
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 674-6347
Grades: 9-12
| 132 students
Rank: n/an/a
Waterford Lifetracks Program Crary Campus
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
501 N Cass Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-3242
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-3242
Grades: Inquire with school
| 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waterford School District?
Waterford School District manages 17 public schools serving 6,948 students.
What is the rank of Waterford School District?
Waterford School District is ranked #491 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waterford School District?
64% of Waterford School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waterford School District?
Waterford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Waterford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,034 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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