For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,452 students in Watervliet School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Watervliet School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority 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
1,452 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Watervliet School District, which is ranked within the top 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 70-74% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#406 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.55
# American Indian Students
16 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
246 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
9%
# Black Students
37 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
3%
18%
# White Students
1,077 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
74%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
73 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
146
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
108
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
105
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
99
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
112
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
106
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
89
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
104
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
95
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
126
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
138
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
128
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
96
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,385 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,862 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,385
$18,370
Spending / Student
$11,862
$17,559
Best Watervliet School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Way Watervliet High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 E Saint Joseph St
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0897
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0897
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Rank: #22.
Watervliet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
450 E Saint Joseph St
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0780
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0780
Grades: 6-8
| 288 students
Rank: #33.
Watervliet Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
450 E Saint Joseph St
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0734
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0734
Grades: 9-12
| 393 students
Rank: #44.
North Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
287 West Baldwin Ave
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0824
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0824
Grades: 3-5
| 317 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Elementary School
Magnet School
433 Lucinda Ln
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0820
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0820
Grades: PK-2
| 359 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Watervliet School District?
Watervliet School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,452 students.
What is the rank of Watervliet School District?
Watervliet School District is ranked #409 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 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 Watervliet School District?
74% of Watervliet School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Watervliet School District?
Watervliet School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Watervliet School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,862 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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