Anchor Bay School District

5201 County Line Rd
Casco, MI 48064-3409
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Anchor Bay School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,382 students in Anchor Bay School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Anchor Bay School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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
10 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
5,382 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
267 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

District Rank

Anchor Bay School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 92% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MI)
#152 out of 855 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Anchor Bay   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
44%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Anchor Bay   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.
54%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Anchor Bay   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.
92%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Anchor Bay   School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.55
# American Indian Students
17 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
57 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
150 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
146 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
3%
18%
# White Students
4,789 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
89%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
216 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
462
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
338
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
362
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
367
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
357
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
361
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
405
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
399
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
420
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
468
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
460
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
481
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
502
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,360 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,365 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$83 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of Anchor Bay   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
$72 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of Anchor Bay   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
$15,360
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Anchor Bay   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
$13,365
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in Anchor Bay   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 Anchor Bay School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Great Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
32900 24 Mile Rd
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-2038
Grades: K-5
| 441 students
Rank: #22.
Lottie M Schmidt Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
33700 Hooker Rd
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-7541
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #33.
Ashley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
52347 Ashley St
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-2801
Grades: K-5
| 430 students
Rank: #44.
Lighthouse Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
51880 Washington St
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-6404
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #55.
Anchor Bay Middle School North
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
52805 Ashley Dr
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-7373
Grades: 6-8
| 708 students
Rank: #66.
Dean A Naldrett School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
47800 Sugarbush Rd
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 949-1212
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #77.
Compass Pointe
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6319 County Line Rd
Fair Haven, MI 48023
(586) 725-2205
Grades: K-12
| 33 students
Rank: #88.
Anchor Bay High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6319 County Line Rd
Fair Haven, MI 48023
(586) 648-2525
Grades: 9-12
| 1,879 students
Rank: #99.
Francois Maconce Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6300 Church Rd
Fair Haven, MI 48023
(586) 725-0284
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #1010.
Anchor Bay Middle School South
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
48650 Sugarbush Rd
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 949-4510
Grades: 6-8
| 515 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Anchor Bay School District?
Anchor Bay School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,382 students.
What is the rank of Anchor Bay School District?
Anchor Bay School District is ranked #178 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Anchor Bay School District?
89% of Anchor Bay School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Anchor Bay School District?
Anchor Bay School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Anchor Bay School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,365 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in MI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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