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Alanson School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 223 students in Alanson School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Alanson School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
1 School
3,469 Schools
# Students
223 Students
1,369,239 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
82,986 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Alanson School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 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 60-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#516 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)60-79%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.2%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.57
% American Indian
5%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
82%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,363 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,606. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,861 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,363
$18,606
Spending / Student
$15,861
$17,784
Best Alanson School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alanson Public School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7400 North St
Alanson, MI 49706
(231) 548-2261
Alanson, MI 49706
(231) 548-2261
Gr: PK-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alanson School District?
Alanson School District manages 1 public schools serving 223 students.
What is the rank of Alanson School District?
Alanson School District is ranked #539 out of 845 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alanson School District?
82% of Alanson School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alanson School District?
Alanson School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Alanson School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,861 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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