Beaver Island Community School District

37895 Kings Hwy
Beaver Island, MI 49782-5142
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Beaver Island Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 53 students in Beaver Island Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Beaver Island Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
1 School
3,509 Schools
# Students
53 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Beaver Island Community School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#124 out of 866 school districts
(Top 20%)
60-79%
34%
40-59%
45%
≥50%
38%
(20-21)
≥50%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
89%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $45,509 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,566 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student (15-16)
$45,509
$18,510
Spending / Student (15-16)
$36,566
$17,693

Best Beaver Island Community School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beaver Island Community School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
37895 Kings Hwy
Beaver Island, MI 49782
(231) 448-2744
Grades: PK-12
| 53 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Beaver Island Community School District?
Beaver Island Community School District manages 1 public schools serving 53 students.
What is the rank of Beaver Island Community School District?
Beaver Island Community School District is ranked #116 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Beaver Island Community School District?
89% of Beaver Island Community School District students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Beaver Island Community School District?
Beaver Island Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Beaver Island Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,566 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 53 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥50% (Top 1% in MI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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