Chesaning Union Schools School District

850 North 4th St
Chesaning, MI 48616-1056
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,438 students in Chesaning Union 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 Chesaning Union Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (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
4 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
1,438 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
85 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Chesaning Union 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 75-79% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MI)
#242 out of 855 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Chesaning Union Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
41%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chesaning Union Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
48%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chesaning Union Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
75-79%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Chesaning Union Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.55
# American Indian Students
5 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
95 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
12 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
1,295 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
90%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
29 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
117
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
110
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
113
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
122
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
115
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
99
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
99
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
110
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
99
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
110
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
119
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
121
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
100
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
4
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,245 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 $11,859 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of Chesaning Union Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$17 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of Chesaning Union Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,245
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Chesaning Union Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,859
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in Chesaning Union Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Chesaning Union Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
850 North 4th St
Chesaning, MI 48616
(989) 845-2040
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Rank: #22.
Big Rock Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
920 East Broad St
Chesaning, MI 48616
(989) 845-2430
Grades: PK-3
| 462 students
Rank: #33.
Chesaning Union High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
850 North 4th St
Chesaning, MI 48616
(989) 845-2040
Grades: 9-12
| 423 students
Rank: #44.
Chesaning Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
431 North 4th St
Chesaning, MI 48616
(989) 845-7040
Grades: 4-8
| 522 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Chesaning Union Schools School District?
Chesaning Union Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,438 students.
What is the rank of Chesaning Union Schools School District?
Chesaning Union Schools School District is ranked #240 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Chesaning Union Schools School District?
90% of Chesaning Union Schools School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chesaning Union Schools School District?
Chesaning Union Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Chesaning Union Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,859 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,438 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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