Top Rankings
Beal City 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 2 public schools serving 641 students in Beal City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Beal City School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
641 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Beal City 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#173 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
35%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
81%
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Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.3%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1988–2023
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
92%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1988–2023
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,827 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,903 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$30,868 MM
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Spending
$11 MM
$29,866 MM
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Revenue / Student
$17,827
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1990–2023 (no data for 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996 and 2013)
Spending / Student
$16,903
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1990–2023 (no data for 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996 and 2013)
Best Beal City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beal City High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3117 Elias Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 644-3944
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 644-3944
Gr: 6-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Beal City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3117 Elias Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 644-2740
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 644-2740
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Beal City School District?
Beal City School District manages 2 public schools serving 641 students.
What is the rank of Beal City School District?
Beal City School District is ranked #194 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Beal City School District?
92% of Beal City School District students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Beal City School District?
Beal City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Beal City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,903 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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