Top Rankings
Cadillac Area Public Schools 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 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,185 students in Cadillac Area Public Schools 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 Cadillac Area Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
3,185 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
158 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Cadillac Area Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 71% has increased from 70% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#152 out of 855 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
48%
Graduation Rate
71%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.55
# American Indian Students
21 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
100 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
29 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
2,914 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
91%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
90 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
271
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
224
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
189
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
220
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
211
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
251
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
263
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
250
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
259
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
314
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
256
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
250
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
227
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,362 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,054 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,362
$18,267
Spending / Student
$15,054
$17,461
Best Cadillac Area Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7840 S 25 Rd
Boon, MI 49618
(231) 876-5100
Boon, MI 49618
(231) 876-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 Lester St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5200
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 617 students
Rank: #33.
Cadillac Innovation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
221 Granite St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5900
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 148 students
Rank: #44.
Mackinaw Trail Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8401 Mackinaw Trl
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5600
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 772 students
Rank: #55.
Cadillac Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Linden St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5800
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 899 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Ayer St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5400
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5400
Grades: K-5
| 504 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cadillac Area Public Schools School District?
Cadillac Area Public Schools School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,185 students.
What is the rank of Cadillac Area Public Schools School District?
Cadillac Area Public Schools School District is ranked #193 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cadillac Area Public Schools School District?
91% of Cadillac Area Public Schools School District students are White, 3% 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 Cadillac Area Public Schools School District?
Cadillac Area Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Cadillac Area Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,054 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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