Top Rankings
Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,500 students in Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
10 Schools
3,462 Schools
# Students
3,500 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
186 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 69% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#636 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Graduation Rate
69%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)51.4%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
4%
Showing 2006–2022. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
59%
18%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
24%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,909 is higher than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 48% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,452 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$84 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$65 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$23,909
$22,572
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,452
$21,839
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Genesee Early College
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
432 N Saginaw St
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-5115
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-5115
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Rankin Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3459 Mundy Ave
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
(810) 591-4605
Swartz Creek, MI 48473
(810) 591-4605
Gr: K-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Gladys Dillon Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1197 E Schumacher St
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 591-3590
Burton, MI 48529
(810) 591-3590
Gr: K-3 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Ca Alternative Edatlantis
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
G3493 Beveridge Rd
Flint, MI 48532
(810) 591-8220
Flint, MI 48532
(810) 591-8220
Gr: 6-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Randels Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6022 Brobeck St
Flint, MI 48532
(810) 591-3250
Flint, MI 48532
(810) 591-3250
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Mott Middle College High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 E Court St
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 232-8530
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 232-8530
Gr: 9-12 | 324 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Carmanainsworth High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 N Linden Rd
Flint, MI 48532
(810) 591-3240
Flint, MI 48532
(810) 591-3240
Gr: 8-12 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Dye Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1174 S Graham Rd
Flint, MI 48532
(810) 591-3229
Flint, MI 48532
(810) 591-3229
Gr: K-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #99.
Carmanainsworth Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1409 W Maple Ave
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-6202
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-6202
Gr: 6-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
The Learning Community
Special Education School
1181 W Scottwood Ave
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-3890
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-3890
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools?
Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools manages 10 public schools serving 3,500 students.
What is the rank of Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools?
Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools is ranked #645 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools?
59% of Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools students are Black, 24% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools?
Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,452 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
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