Airport Community Schools School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,368 students in Airport Community Schools School District. The top ranked public elementary schools in Airport Community Schools School District are Fred W Ritter Elementary School, Loren Eyler Elementary School and Joseph C Sterling Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in Airport Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Michigan.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
| School District Name | Airport Community Schools School District |
| School District Website | http://www.airportschools.com |
| School District Phone Number | (734) 654-2414 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MI) |
| # of Schools | 5 Schools | 2,575 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,368 Students | 1,002,037 Students |
| # of Teachers | 70 Teachers | 57,232 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
Airport Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 833 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 81% has increased from 77% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #295 out of 869 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 43% |
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Graduation Rate | 81% | 85% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.18 | 0.54 |
| # of American Indian Students | 8 Students | 7,585 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 5 Students | 33,452 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 4% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 59 Students | 81,128 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 8% |
| # of Black Students | 47 Students | 183,496 Students |
| % Black Students | 3% | 18% |
| # of White Students | 1,241 Students | 652,025 Students |
| % White Students | 91% | 65% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 843 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 8 Students | 43,139 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 1% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 225 | 113,268 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 178 | 105,813 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 174 | 103,928 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 156 | 105,409 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 181 | 107,963 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 196 | 112,273 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 180 | 112,469 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 2 | 93,403 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 2 | 92,477 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 10 | 13,509 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 12 | 13,372 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 20 | 12,611 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 32 | 13,396 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 2,146 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $10,727 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,210. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,280 is less than the state median of $13,245. 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 | $28 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $27 MM | $10 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,727 | $13,210 |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,280 | $13,245 |
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Airport Community Schools School District Public Elementary Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rank: #11.Fred W Ritter Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%5650 Carleton Rockwood RdRank:9/Top 20%10
South Rockwood, MI 48179
(734) 379-5335
Grades: PK-4 | 318 students
- Rank: #22.Loren Eyler Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%1335 Carleton Rockwood RdRank:8/Top 30%10
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-2121
Grades: K-4 | 312 students
- Rank: #33.Joseph C Sterling Elementary School Magnet School160 Fessner Rd
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50%10
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-6846
Grades: PK-4 | 284 students
- Rank: #44.Wagar 56 Middle School Math: 34% | Reading: 33%11200 Grafton RoadRank:5/Bottom 50%10
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-4083
Grades: 5-6 | 375 students
- Rank: #55.Airport Virtual Academy Alternative School11330 Grafton Rd
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:3/Bottom 50%10
Carleton, MI 48117
(734) 654-4082
Grades: K-12 | 79 students
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