Michigan Center School District

400 S State St
Michigan Center, MI 49254-1237
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,355 students in Michigan Center School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Michigan Center School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (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
3 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
1,355 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Michigan Center School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MI)
#583 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Michigan Center   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
19%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Michigan Center   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.
37%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan Center   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.
90-94%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Michigan Center   School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
52 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
17 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
1,180 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
87%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
8%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
148
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
103
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
95
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
94
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
110
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
104
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
99
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
97
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
110
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
108
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
95
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
91
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
101
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,689 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,149 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of Michigan Center   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
$17 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of Michigan Center   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
$13,689
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Michigan Center   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
$12,149
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in Michigan Center   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 Michigan Center School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Michigan Center Jrsr High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 S State St
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-1440
Grades: 7-12
| 602 students
Rank: #22.
Keicher Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
137 Broad St
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-5200
Grades: 3-6
| 407 students
Rank: n/an/a
4064 Page Ave
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-5700
Grades: PK-2
| 346 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Michigan Center School District?
Michigan Center School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,355 students.
What is the rank of Michigan Center School District?
Michigan Center School District is ranked #580 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (bottom 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan Center School District?
87% of Michigan Center School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Michigan Center School District?
Michigan Center School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Michigan Center School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,149 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,355 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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