Top Rankings
Sparta Area 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 4 public schools serving 2,402 students in Sparta Area Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Sparta Area Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
4 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
2,402 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Sparta Area 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 85-89% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#301 out of 855 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
48%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.55
# American Indian Students
19 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
308 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
9%
# Black Students
40 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
1,990 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
83%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
31 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
196
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
188
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
161
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
170
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
170
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
154
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
157
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
175
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
180
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
251
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
192
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
213
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
195
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,066 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,914 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,066
$18,267
Spending / Student
$19,914
$17,461
Best Sparta Area Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sparta Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
475 West Spartan Dr
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8213
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8213
Grades: 9-12
| 851 students
Rank: #22.
Appleview Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
240 E Spartan Dr
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-1743
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-1743
Grades: 3-5
| 494 students
Rank: #33.
Sparta Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
235 E Spartan Dr
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8211
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8211
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
Rank: n/an/a
560 West Spartan Dr
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8218
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8218
Grades: PK-2
| 545 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sparta Area Schools School District?
Sparta Area Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,402 students.
What is the rank of Sparta Area Schools School District?
Sparta Area Schools School District is ranked #302 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 Sparta Area Schools School District?
83% of Sparta Area Schools School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sparta Area Schools School District?
Sparta Area Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Sparta Area Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,914 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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