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Athens Area Schools 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 are 2 public schools serving 455 students in Athens Area Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Athens Area Schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,462 Schools
# Students
455 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Athens Area Schools, 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#450 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.6%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.57
% American Indian
4%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
83%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,488 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,453 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$30,868 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$29,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,488
$22,572
Spending / Student
$16,453
$21,839
Best Athens Area Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Athens Juniorsenor High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Holcomb St
Athens, MI 49011
(269) 729-5414
Athens, MI 49011
(269) 729-5414
Gr: 6-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
East Leroy Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4320 K Dr S
East Leroy, MI 49051
(269) 729-5419
East Leroy, MI 49051
(269) 729-5419
Gr: K-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Athens Area Schools?
Athens Area Schools manages 2 public schools serving 455 students.
What is the rank of Athens Area Schools?
Athens Area Schools is ranked #503 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 Athens Area Schools?
83% of Athens Area Schools students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Athens Area Schools?
Athens Area Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Athens Area Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,453 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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