Atlanta Community Schools

10500 County Road 489
Atlanta, MI 49709
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Atlanta Community Schools ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 250 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Atlanta Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Atlanta Community Schools's student population of 250 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

Atlanta Community Schools ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Atlanta Community Schools is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2138 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
20-24%
35%
35-39%
45%
35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
95%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
(22-23)
≥80%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Atlanta Community Schools's ranking?
Atlanta Community Schools is ranked #2138 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Atlanta Community Schools?
The graduation rate of Atlanta Community Schools is 80%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Atlanta Community Schools?
250 students attend Atlanta Community Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Atlanta Community Schools students are White, 3% 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 Atlanta Community Schools?
Atlanta Community Schools has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Atlanta Community Schools offer ?
Atlanta Community Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Atlanta Community Schools part of?
Atlanta Community Schools is part of Atlanta Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 250 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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