Top Rankings
Chelsea School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,256 students in Chelsea School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Chelsea School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (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
4 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
2,256 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
140 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chelsea School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 851 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 96% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#54 out of 866 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)61%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
38%
Graduation Rate
96%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
88%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,198 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,012 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,198
$18,510
Spending / Student
$20,012
$17,693
Best Chelsea School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chelsea High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
740 N Freer Rd
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2201
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2201
Grades: 9-12
| 781 students
Rank: #22.
Beach Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
445 Mayer Dr
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2202
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2202
Grades: 6-8
| 520 students
Rank: #33.
South Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
335 Pierce St
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2205
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2205
Grades: 3-5
| 469 students
Rank: n/an/a
699 Mckinley St
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2203
Chelsea, MI 48118
(734) 433-2203
Grades: PK-2
| 486 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chelsea School District?
Chelsea School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,256 students.
What is the rank of Chelsea School District?
Chelsea School District is ranked #54 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chelsea School District?
88% of Chelsea School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chelsea School District?
Chelsea School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Chelsea School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,012 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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