Adrian Public Schools School District

785 Riverside Ave Ste 1
Adrian, MI 49221-1467
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Adrian Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,757 students in Adrian Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Adrian Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
7 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
2,757 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
163 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Adrian Public 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 85-89% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MI)
#544 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Adrian Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Adrian Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Adrian Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85-89%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Adrian Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.55
# American Indian Students
7 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
845 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
9%
# Black Students
125 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
4%
18%
# White Students
1,543 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
56%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
218 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
254
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
194
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
224
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
216
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
202
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
191
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
210
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
221
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
217
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
276
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
197
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
170
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
185
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,421 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,909 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of Adrian Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$41 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of Adrian Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,421
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Adrian Public Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,909
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in Adrian Public Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Adrian Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Adrian Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
801 E Maumee St
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-1332
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Rank: #22.
Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
520 Cherry St
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-9533
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #33.
Springbrook Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
615 Springbrook Ave
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-0543
Grades: 6-8
| 648 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
158 South Scott St
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 265-8544
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #55.
Adrian High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
785 Riverside Ave
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-2181
Grades: 8-12
| 799 students
Rank: #66.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2568 Airport Hwy
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 265-5082
Grades: PK-6
| 235 students
Rank: #77.
Michener Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
104 Dawes Ave
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-9002
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Adrian Public Schools School District?
Adrian Public Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,757 students.
What is the rank of Adrian Public Schools School District?
Adrian Public Schools School District is ranked #524 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Adrian Public Schools School District?
56% of Adrian Public Schools School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Adrian Public Schools School District?
Adrian Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Adrian Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,909 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,757 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 85-89% (Top 30% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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