Atherton Community Schools School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 3 public schools in Atherton Community Schools School District, serving 887 students. Atherton Community Schools School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
- Public schools in Atherton Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Michigan public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 39% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
- The top ranked public schools in Atherton Community Schools School District are Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center, Atherton Elementary School and Atherton Junior Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 34% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is more than the Michigan public school average of 18:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Atherton Community Schools School District |
| School District Website | http://www.athertonschools.org |
| School District Phone Number | (810) 591-9182 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MI) |
| # of Schools | 3 Schools | 3,735 Schools |
| # of Students | 887 Students | 1,472,301 Students |
| # of Teachers | 45 Teachers | 82,182 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
- Atherton Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 869 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 65-69% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MI) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #774 out of 869 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 9% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 9% | 43% |
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| Graduation Rate | 65-69% | 85% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.52 |
| # of American Indian Students | 4 Students | 9,974 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | n/a | 49,834 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 68 Students | 114,872 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 8% | 8% |
| # of Black Students | 223 Students | 260,793 Students |
| % Black Students | 25% | 18% |
| # of White Students | 506 Students | 978,273 Students |
| % White Students | 57% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1,272 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 86 Students | 57,365 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 10% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 71 | 116,607 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 49 | 105,799 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 47 | 103,933 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 48 | 105,395 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 52 | 107,959 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 55 | 112,259 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 58 | 112,463 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 70 | 111,894 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 73 | 114,566 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 99 | 123,361 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 88 | 121,139 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 96 | 115,656 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 81 | 117,214 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 4,056 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $10,806 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,151. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $10,758 is less than the state median of $13,281. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MI) |
| Total Revenue | $10 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $10 MM | $10 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,806 | $13,151 |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,758 | $13,281 |
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Atherton Community Schools School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:8/Top 30%2400 Clarice Ave10
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-0850
Grades: PK-12 | 75 students
- Atherton Elementary School Math: 11% | Reading: 20%Rank:3/Bottom 50%3444 South Genesee Rd10
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-0604
Grades: K-6 | 380 students
- Atherton Junior Senior High School Math: 7% | Reading: 15%Rank:2/Bottom 50%3354 South Genesee Rd10
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-9184
Grades: 7-12 | 432 students
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