Fenton Area Public Schools School District

3100 Owen Rd
Fenton, MI 48430-1754
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Fenton Area Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,193 students in Fenton Area Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Fenton Area Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
3,193 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
196 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Fenton Area Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MI)
#155 out of 855 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Fenton Area Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
38%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fenton Area Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
57%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fenton Area Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
88%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Fenton Area Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.55
# American Indian Students
8 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
27 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
183 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
36 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
2,787 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
87%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
151 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
253
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
180
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
190
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
207
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
205
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
250
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
220
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
233
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
251
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
282
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
299
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
319
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
304
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,434 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,752 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of Fenton Area Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$38 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of Fenton Area Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,434
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Fenton Area Public Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,752
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in Fenton Area Public Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Fenton Area Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
State Road Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1161 State Rd
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 591-2400
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #22.
Fenton Senior High School
Math: 35% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3200 West Shiawassee Ave
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 591-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,136 students
Rank: #33.
North Road Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
525 North Rd
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 591-1500
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #44.
Fapsgear Up Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3100 Owen Rd
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 591-4700
Grades: 4-12
| 77 students
Rank: #55.
Tomekeastern Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 4th St
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 591-6800
Grades: K-5
| 384 students
Rank: #66.
Andrew G Schmidt Middle School
Math: 31% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3255 Donaldson Dr
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 591-7700
Grades: 6-8
| 700 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ellen St Campus
404 West Ellen St
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 591-8354
Grades: PK-K
| 59 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fenton Area Public Schools School District?
Fenton Area Public Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,193 students.
What is the rank of Fenton Area Public Schools School District?
Fenton Area Public Schools School District is ranked #186 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fenton Area Public Schools School District?
87% of Fenton Area Public Schools School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fenton Area Public Schools School District?
Fenton Area Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Fenton Area Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,752 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,193 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 88% (Top 30% in MI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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