Serving 603 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Rudyard Area Schools ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 603 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rudyard Area Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Rudyard Area Schools's student population of 603 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
603 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rudyard Area Schools ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rudyard Area Schools is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1387 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
35%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
60%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rudyard Area Schools's ranking?
Rudyard Area Schools is ranked #1387 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Rudyard Area Schools often compared to?
Rudyard Area Schoolsis often viewed alongside schools like Pickford Public Schools, Sault Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rudyard Area Schools?
The graduation rate of Rudyard Area Schools is 90%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Rudyard Area Schools?
603 students attend Rudyard Area Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Rudyard Area Schools students are White, 35% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rudyard Area Schools?
Rudyard Area Schools has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rudyard Area Schools offer ?
Rudyard Area Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Rudyard Area Schools part of?
Rudyard Area Schools is part of Rudyard Area Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 8/19/2022
Rudyard is a great school that always works to have all students succeed.
2 4/27/2010
This school has different standards for different students.It is all about who you know in the way your child is treated academically and in athletics.Report cards are always late. Grades are inputed wrong all the time.I feel the student in this school comes in second to an administrative agenda.
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