Top Rankings
Bad Axe School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 791 students in Bad Axe 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 Bad Axe School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
791 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bad Axe 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 70% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#277 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Graduation Rate
70%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10.1%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 1994–2014. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
18%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% White
93%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,030 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,019 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$14 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,030
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,019
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Bad Axe School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bad Axe Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 Hatchet Dr
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-2736
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-2736
Gr: K-2 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Bad Axe Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
750 S Van Dyke Rd
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-2735
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-2735
Gr: 3-6 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Bad Axe High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 N Barrie Rd
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-9593
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-9593
Gr: 7-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Ascent High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
309 N Outer Dr
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-2737
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-2737
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bad Axe School District?
Bad Axe School District manages 4 public schools serving 791 students.
What is the rank of Bad Axe School District?
Bad Axe School District is ranked #304 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bad Axe School District?
93% of Bad Axe School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bad Axe School District?
Bad Axe School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Bad Axe School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,019 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
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