Top Rankings
Williamston Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,831 students in Williamston Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Williamston Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
4 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
1,831 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
105 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Williamston Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#76 out of 866 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.55
# American Indian Students
5 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
103 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
7 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
n/a
18%
# White Students
1,605 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
88%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
96 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
167
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
131
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
127
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
116
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
132
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
160
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
119
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
140
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
146
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
154
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
138
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
148
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
153
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,892 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,365 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,892
$18,370
Spending / Student
$12,365
$17,559
Best Williamston Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Williamston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3939 Vanneter Rd
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-2142
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-2142
Grades: 9-12
| 593 students
Rank: #22.
Williamston Explorer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
416 Highland St
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-2174
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-2174
Grades: 3-5
| 408 students
Rank: #33.
Williamston Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3845 Vanneter Rd
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-4668
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-4668
Grades: 6-8
| 405 students
Rank: n/an/a
Williamston Discovery Elementary School
Magnet School
350 Highland St
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-2855
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-2855
Grades: PK-2
| 425 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Williamston Community Schools School District?
Williamston Community Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,831 students.
What is the rank of Williamston Community Schools School District?
Williamston Community Schools School District is ranked #74 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Williamston Community Schools School District?
88% of Williamston Community Schools School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Williamston Community Schools School District?
Williamston Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Williamston Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,365 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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