Adams Township School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 2 public schools in Adams Township School District, serving 456 students. Adams Township School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
Public schools in Adams Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Michigan public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
The top ranked public schools in Adams Township School District are South Range Elementary School and Jeffers High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 34% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is less than the Michigan public school average of 18:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Adams Township School District |
| School District Website | http://www.adams.k12.mi.us/ |
| School District Phone Number | (906) 482-0599 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MI) |
| # of Schools | 2 Schools | 3,735 Schools |
| # of Students | 456 Students | 1,472,301 Students |
| # of Teachers | 28 Teachers | 82,182 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
Adams Township School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 869 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #206 out of 869 school districts (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 43% |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 85% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.03 | 0.52 |
| # of American Indian Students | 2 Students | 9,974 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 1 Student | 49,834 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 2 Students | 114,872 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | n/a | 8% |
| # of Black Students | 2 Students | 260,793 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 18% |
| # of White Students | 449 Students | 978,273 Students |
| % White Students | 99% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1,272 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | n/a | 57,365 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | n/a | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 29 | 116,607 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 36 | 105,799 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 22 | 103,933 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 32 | 105,395 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 43 | 107,959 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 35 | 112,259 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 34 | 112,463 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 34 | 111,894 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 27 | 114,566 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 42 | 123,361 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 43 | 121,139 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 39 | 115,656 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 40 | 117,214 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 4,056 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $10,943 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,151. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,015 is less than the state median of $13,281. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MI) |
| Total Revenue | $5 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $5 MM | $10 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,943 | $13,151 |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,015 | $13,281 |
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Adams Township School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- South Range Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:7/Top 50%2 Whealkate St10
South Range, MI 49963
(906) 482-0599
Grades: K-6 | 231 students
- Jeffers High School Alternative School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:3/Bottom 50%43084 Goodell St10
Painesdale, MI 49955
(906) 482-0580
Grades: 7-12 | 225 students
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