For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,894 students in Alma Public 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 Alma Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
5 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
1,894 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
116 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Alma Public 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 75-79% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#398 out of 855 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
48%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.55
# American Indian Students
3 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
211 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
9%
# Black Students
16 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
1,618 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
85%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
33 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
162
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
131
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
135
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
139
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
148
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
154
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
135
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
140
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
145
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
150
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
157
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
149
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
148
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
1
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,464 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,526 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,464
$18,267
Spending / Student
$13,526
$17,461
Best Alma Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alma Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Pine Ave
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Grades: 9-12
| 605 students
Rank: #22.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 East Elizabeth St
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Grades: 2-3
| 274 students
Rank: #33.
Donald L Pavlik Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Pine Ave
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Grades: 6-8
| 420 students
Rank: #44.
Pine Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Pine Ave
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Grades: 4-5
| 302 students
Rank: n/an/a
6265 North Luce Rd
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Grades: PK-1
| 293 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alma Public Schools School District?
Alma Public Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,894 students.
What is the rank of Alma Public Schools School District?
Alma Public Schools School District is ranked #382 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Alma Public Schools School District?
85% of Alma Public Schools School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 Alma Public Schools School District?
Alma 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 Alma Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,526 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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