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Baldwin Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 442 students in Baldwin Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Baldwin Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% 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
3 Schools
3,462 Schools
# Students
442 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Baldwin Community 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 70% has decreased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#742 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Graduation Rate
70%
81.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)55.2%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
9%
9%
% Black
18%
18%
% White
60%
63%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $152,568 is higher than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 48% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,260 is higher than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has declined by 70% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$30,868 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$29,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$152,568
$22,572
Spending / Student
$26,260
$21,839
Best Baldwin Community Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baldwin Senior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 4th St
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-4683
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-4683
Gr: 9-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Baldwin Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 4th St
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-4683
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-4683
Gr: 6-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 4th St
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-3261
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-3261
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Baldwin Community Schools?
Baldwin Community Schools manages 3 public schools serving 442 students.
What is the rank of Baldwin Community Schools?
Baldwin Community Schools is ranked #734 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Baldwin Community Schools?
60% of Baldwin Community Schools students are White, 18% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Baldwin Community Schools?
Baldwin Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Baldwin Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,260 is higher than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has declined by 70% over four school years.
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