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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 2026-27 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
3,461 Schools
# Students
223 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
82,868 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 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 60-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#516 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)60-79%
81%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.2%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
5%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 23-year historical data
% Black
n/a
18%
Showing 1999–2010. View full 22-year historical data
% White
82%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,265 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,135 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$4 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$21,265
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$19,135
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Alanson School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 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: 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 $19,135 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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