Allegan Public Schools School District

550 5th St
Allegan, MI 49010-1670
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,215 students in Allegan Public Schools 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 Allegan Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
2,215 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
130 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Allegan Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65% has increased from 62% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MI)
#513 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Allegan Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
26%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Allegan Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
37%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Allegan Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
65%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Allegan Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.55
# American Indian Students
13 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
14 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
134 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
46 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
1,908 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
86%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
97 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
192
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
135
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
140
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
162
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
156
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
148
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
161
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
157
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
162
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
207
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
175
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
173
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
247
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,035 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,608 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of Allegan Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$28 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of Allegan Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,035
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Allegan Public Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,608
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in Allegan Public Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Allegan Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dawson Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
125 Elm St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-6925
Grades: K-5
| 292 students
Rank: #22.
Allegan Alternative High School
Alternative School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
550 5th St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-5433
Grades: 9-12
| 111 students
Rank: #33.
North Ward Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
440 River St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-6003
Grades: PK-K
| 36 students
Rank: #44.
West Ward Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
630 Vernon St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-7000
Grades: K-5
| 235 students
Rank: #55.
Allegan High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1560 M40 N
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-7002
Grades: 9-12
| 691 students
Rank: #66.
Le White Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 115th Ave
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-2241
Grades: 6-8
| 466 students
Rank: #77.
Pine Trails Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2950 Center St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-5379
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: n/an/a
Allegan Online K8
550 5th St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-5431
Grades: K-8
| 51 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Allegan Public Schools School District?
Allegan Public Schools School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,215 students.
What is the rank of Allegan Public Schools School District?
Allegan Public Schools School District is ranked #534 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Allegan Public Schools School District?
86% of Allegan Public Schools School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Allegan Public Schools School District?
Allegan Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Allegan Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,608 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,215 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 65% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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