Top Rankings
Chippewa Valley Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 14,721 students in Chippewa Valley 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 Chippewa Valley Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
20 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
14,721 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
720 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chippewa Valley Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 846 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 91% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#215 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Graduation Rate
91%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
13%
18%
% White
72%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,042 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 $14,696 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$221 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$216 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,042
$18,510
Spending / Student
$14,696
$17,693
Best Chippewa Valley Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
International Academy Of Macomb
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
42755 Romeo Plank Rd
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 723-7200
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 723-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 77:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Shawnee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21555 Vesper Dr
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-6800
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Sequoyah Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18500 24 Mile Rd
Macomb, MI 48042
(586) 723-7000
Macomb, MI 48042
(586) 723-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Cheyenne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
47600 Heydenreich Rd
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-5000
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Dakota High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21051 21 Mile Rd
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-2700
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,625 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Seneca Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
47200 Heydenreich Rd
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-3900
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,089 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Iroquois Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
48301 Romeo Plank Rd
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-3700
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Mohawk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
48101 Romeo Plank Rd
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-6200
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Huron Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15800 Terra Bella St
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 723-5800
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 723-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
Ojibwa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
46950 Heydenreich Rd
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-6400
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1111.
Cherokee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
42900 Rivergate Dr
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 723-4800
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 723-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1212.
Fox Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17500 Millstone Dr
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-5600
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1313.
Wyandot Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
39490 Garfield Rd
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 723-4202
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 723-4202
Gr: 6-8 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1414.
Erie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
42276 Romeo Plank Rd
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 723-5400
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 723-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1515.
Chippewa Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18300 19 Mile Rd
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 723-2300
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 723-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,208 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1616.
Miami Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
41290 Kentvale Dr
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 723-6000
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 723-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1717.
Algonquin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19150 Briarwood Ln
Clinton Township, MI 48036
(586) 723-3500
Clinton Township, MI 48036
(586) 723-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1818.
Ottawa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18601 Millar Rd
Clinton Township, MI 48036
(586) 723-6600
Clinton Township, MI 48036
(586) 723-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1919.
Clinton Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1260 Mulberry St
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 723-5200
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 723-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2020.
Chippewa Valley Adult And Mohegan Alt Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19230 Cass Ave
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 723-2080
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 723-2080
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chippewa Valley Schools School District?
Chippewa Valley Schools School District manages 20 public schools serving 14,721 students.
What is the rank of Chippewa Valley Schools School District?
Chippewa Valley Schools School District is ranked #236 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) 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 graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chippewa Valley Schools School District?
72% of Chippewa Valley Schools School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chippewa Valley Schools School District?
Chippewa Valley Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Chippewa Valley Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,696 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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