For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 650 students in Climax-Scotts Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Climax-Scotts Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
3 Schools
3,462 Schools
# Students
650 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Climax-Scotts 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 15% has decreased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#431 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
15%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)36.5%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
10%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
18%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
84%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,383 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,542 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$10 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,383
$22,572
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,542
$21,839
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Climax-Scotts Community Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Climaxscotts Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
372 S Main St
Climax, MI 49034
(269) 746-2401
Climax, MI 49034
(269) 746-2401
Gr: 5-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Climaxscotts Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11250 Qr Ave E
Scotts, MI 49088
(269) 497-2100
Scotts, MI 49088
(269) 497-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Climaxscotts High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
372 S Main St
Climax, MI 49034
(269) 746-2301
Climax, MI 49034
(269) 746-2301
Gr: 6-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Climax-Scotts Community Schools?
Climax-Scotts Community Schools manages 3 public schools serving 650 students.
What is the rank of Climax-Scotts Community Schools?
Climax-Scotts Community Schools is ranked #455 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Climax-Scotts Community Schools?
84% of Climax-Scotts Community Schools students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Climax-Scotts Community Schools?
Climax-Scotts Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Climax-Scotts Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,542 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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