Adams Township School District

43084 Goodell St
Painesdale, MI 49955
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Adams Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 474 students in Adams Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Adams Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,462 Schools
# Students
474 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Adams Township School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#189 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
52%
35%
48%
45%
35-39%
38%
(21-22)
≥90%
81%
(2022-23)
20.6%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.04
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
98%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,097 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,456 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$30,868 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$29,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,097
$22,572
Spending / Student
$14,456
$21,839

Best Adams Township School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Range Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2 Whealkate Dr
South Range, MI 49963
(906) 482-0599
Gr: PK-6 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Jeffers High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
43084 Goodell St
Painesdale, MI 49955
(906) 482-0580
Gr: 7-12 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Adams Township School District?
Adams Township School District manages 2 public schools serving 474 students.
What is the rank of Adams Township School District?
Adams Township School District is ranked #181 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Adams Township School District?
98% of Adams Township School District students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Adams Township School District?
Adams Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Adams Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,456 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 474 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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