Powell Township Schools School District

101 Deutsch Ave
Big Bay, MI 49808
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 35 students in Powell Township Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Powell Township School School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,540 Schools
# Students
35 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
6 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1

District Rank

Powell Township Schools 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.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#517 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Powell Township Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
21-39%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Powell Township 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.
21-39%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Powell Township 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.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
9%
# Black Students
n/a
245,941 Students
% Black Students
n/a
18%
# White Students
31 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
89%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%

Students by Grade:

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

District Revenue and Spending

This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of Powell Township 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
$1 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of Powell Township 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 (05-06)
$16,037
$9,793
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Powell Township Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Spending / Student (05-06)
$16,037
$10,200
This chart display average spending per public school student in Powell Township Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.

Best Powell Township Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Powell Twp Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Deutsch Ave
Big Bay, MI 49808
(906) 345-9355
Grades: PK-8
| 35 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Powell Township Schools School District?
Powell Township Schools School District manages 1 public schools serving 35 students.
What is the rank of Powell Township Schools School District?
Powell Township Schools School District is ranked #510 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Powell Township Schools School District?
89% of Powell Township Schools School District students are White, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Powell Township Schools School District?
Powell Township Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 35 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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