Fruitport Community Schools School District

3255 Pontaluna Rd
Fruitport, MI 49415-9600
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Fruitport Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,614 students in Fruitport Community Schools 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 Fruitport Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
2,614 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
147 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Fruitport Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 86% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MI)
#388 out of 855 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Fruitport Community Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
29%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fruitport Community 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.
44%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fruitport Community 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.
86%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Fruitport Community Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.55
# American Indian Students
19 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
30 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
148 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
77 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
3%
18%
# White Students
2,238 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
85%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
101 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
218
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
181
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
197
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
208
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
191
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
188
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
196
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
200
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
198
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
229
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
205
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
217
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
186
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,841 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,068 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of Fruitport Community 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
$45 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of Fruitport Community 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
$15,841
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Fruitport Community 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
$17,068
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in Fruitport Community 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 Fruitport Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fruitport Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3255 Pontaluna Rd
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3101
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Rank: #22.
Beach Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2741 Heights Ravenna Rd
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 773-8996
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #33.
Shettler School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2187 Shettler Rd
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 737-7595
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #44.
Fruitport Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3113 Pontaluna Rd
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3128
Grades: 6-8
| 594 students
Rank: #55.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3255 Pontaluna Rd
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3171
Grades: PK-5
| 557 students
Rank: #66.
Fruitport High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
357 North 6th Ave
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3101
Grades: 9-12
| 802 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fruitport Adult Education
Alternative School
357 North 6th Ave
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3114
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fruitport Community Schools School District?
Fruitport Community Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,614 students.
What is the rank of Fruitport Community Schools School District?
Fruitport Community Schools School District is ranked #386 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fruitport Community Schools School District?
85% of Fruitport Community Schools School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fruitport Community Schools School District?
Fruitport Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Fruitport Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,068 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,614 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 86% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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