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Avondale School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,465 students in Avondale School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Avondale School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
8 Schools
3,462 Schools
# Students
3,465 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
206 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Avondale School District, which is ranked within the top 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 65% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#306 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Graduation Rate
65%
81.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.7%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
13%
4%
% Hispanic
13%
9%
% Black
33%
18%
% White
40%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,332 is higher than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,467 is higher than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$81 MM
$30,868 MM
Spending
$78 MM
$29,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,332
$22,572
Spending / Student
$22,467
$21,839
Best Avondale School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Avondale Gifted And Talented Education
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1435 W Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6400
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6400
Gr: 2-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Deerfield Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3600 Crooks Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6700
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6700
Gr: K-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6465 Livernois Rd
Troy, MI 48098
(248) 537-6900
Troy, MI 48098
(248) 537-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
R Grant Graham Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2450 Old Salem Rd
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 537-6800
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 537-6800
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #55.
Avondale High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Waukegan St
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 537-6100
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 537-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Avondale Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1445 W Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6300
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Avondale Learning Center
Special Education School
220 S Squirrel Rd
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 537-6440
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 537-6440
Gr: 12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Diploma And Careers Institute
Alternative School
1435 W Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(313) 575-3768
Rochester, MI 48309
(313) 575-3768
Gr: 9-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 158:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Avondale School District?
Avondale School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,465 students.
What is the rank of Avondale School District?
Avondale School District is ranked #262 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Avondale School District?
40% of Avondale School District students are White, 33% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Avondale School District?
Avondale School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Avondale School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,467 is higher than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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