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Barry Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 56 students in Barry Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Barry Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,461 Schools
# Students
56 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Barry Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#176 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
35%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)54.2%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.57
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
2%
18%
% White
91%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $168,857 is higher than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 109% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $152,536 is higher than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 122% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$9 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student (13-14)
$168,857
$22,574
Showing 2003–2014. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student (13-14)
$152,536
$21,841
Showing 2003–2014. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Best Barry Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barry Isd Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
555 W Woodlawn Ave
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Barry Independent School District?
Barry Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 56 students.
What is the rank of Barry Independent School District?
Barry Independent School District is ranked #188 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) 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%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Barry Independent School District?
91% of Barry Independent School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Barry Independent School District?
Barry Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Barry Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $152,536 is higher than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 122% over four school years.
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