For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,001 students in Allegan School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Allegan School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
7 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
2,001 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
121 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Allegan School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 846 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 68% has increased from 64% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#358 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Graduation Rate
68%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
3%
18%
% White
83%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,643 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,957 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,643
$18,510
Spending / Student
$13,957
$17,693
Best Allegan School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Ward Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
630 Vernon St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-7000
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-7000
Gr: K-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Dawson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 Elm St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-6925
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-6925
Gr: K-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Le White Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3300 115th Ave
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-2241
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-2241
Gr: 6-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
North Ward Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
440 River St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-6003
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-6003
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Allegan High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1560 Lincoln Rd
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-7002
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-7002
Gr: 9-12 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Pine Trails Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2950 Center St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-5379
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-5379
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Allegan Online K8
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
550 5th St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-5431
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-5431
Gr: K-8 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Allegan School District?
Allegan School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,001 students.
What is the rank of Allegan School District?
Allegan School District is ranked #383 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Allegan School District?
83% of Allegan School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Allegan School District?
Allegan School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Allegan School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,957 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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