For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,218 students in Benzie County Central Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Benzie County Central Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
1,218 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Benzie County Central Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#351 out of 855 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
48%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.55
# American Indian Students
13 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
48 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
7 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
1,099 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
90%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
40 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
98
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
89
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
75
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
86
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
82
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
96
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
88
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
84
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
108
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
96
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
124
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
88
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
104
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,649 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,314 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,649
$18,267
Spending / Student
$13,314
$17,461
Best Benzie County Central Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Ann Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19375 Bronson Lake Rd
Interlochen, MI 49643
(231) 275-7730
Interlochen, MI 49643
(231) 275-7730
Grades: PK-5
| 200 students
Rank: #22.
Benzie Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9222 Homestead Rd
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Grades: 6-12
| 94 students
Rank: #33.
Benzie Central Sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9300 Homestead Rd
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Grades: 9-12
| 330 students
Rank: #44.
Benzie Central Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9300 Homestead Rd
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Grades: 6-8
| 268 students
Rank: #55.
Betsie Valley School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17936 Cadillac Hwy
Thompsonville, MI 49683
(231) 378-4164
Thompsonville, MI 49683
(231) 378-4164
Grades: PK-5
| 127 students
Rank: #66.
Crystal Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7048 Severence St
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4641
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4641
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Benzie County Central Schools School District?
Benzie County Central Schools School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,218 students.
What is the rank of Benzie County Central Schools School District?
Benzie County Central Schools School District is ranked #349 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Benzie County Central Schools School District?
90% of Benzie County Central Schools School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Benzie County Central Schools School District?
Benzie County Central Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Benzie County Central Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,314 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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