Top Rankings
Atherton Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 750 students in Atherton Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Atherton Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more 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
750 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Atherton Community 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-64% has decreased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#709 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
48%
Graduation Rate
60-64%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
72 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
9%
# Black Students
206 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
28%
18%
# White Students
392 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
52%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
77 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
48
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
40
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
39
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
42
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
61
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
37
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
44
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
62
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
64
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
91
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
86
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
70
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
66
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
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 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,939 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,464
$18,267
Spending / Student
$13,939
$17,461
Best Atherton Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2400 Clarice Ave
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-0850
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-0850
Grades: PK-12
| 55 students
Rank: #22.
Atherton Jr Sr High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3354 South Genesee Rd
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-9184
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-9184
Grades: 7-12
| 385 students
Rank: #33.
Atherton Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3444 South Genesee Rd
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-0604
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-0604
Grades: K-6
| 310 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Atherton Community Schools School District?
Atherton Community Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 750 students.
What is the rank of Atherton Community Schools School District?
Atherton Community Schools School District is ranked #676 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Atherton Community Schools School District?
52% of Atherton Community Schools School District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Atherton Community Schools School District?
Atherton Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Atherton Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,939 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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