Top Rankings
Adrian 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 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,657 students in Adrian 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 School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
2,657 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
164 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Adrian School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 85% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#538 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Graduation Rate
85%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)45.1%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
31%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
18%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
55%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,287 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,695 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$52 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,287
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,695
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Adrian School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adrian Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 E Maumee St
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-1332
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-1332
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Adrian High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
785 Riverside Ave
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-2181
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-2181
Gr: 8-12 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
158 S Scott St
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 265-8544
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 265-8544
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
520 Cherry St
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-9533
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-9533
Gr: K-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Springbrook Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
615 Springbrook Ave
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-0543
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-0543
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2568 Airport Rd
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 265-5082
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 265-5082
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Michener Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
104 Dawes Ave
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-9002
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-9002
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Adrian School District?
Adrian School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,657 students.
What is the rank of Adrian School District?
Adrian School District is ranked #544 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Adrian School District?
55% of Adrian School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 9% 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 School District?
Adrian School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Adrian School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,695 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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