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Covert Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 321 students in Covert Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Covert Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
321 Students
1,395,053 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
82,775 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Covert Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 863 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 40-59% has decreased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#780 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Graduation Rate
40-59%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.55
# American Indian Students
3 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
209 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
65%
9%
# Black Students
46 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
15%
18%
# White Students
45 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
14%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
17 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
21
114,607
# Students in 1st Grade:
28
98,784
# Students in 2nd Grade:
24
100,963
# Students in 3rd Grade:
27
100,661
# Students in 4th Grade:
28
100,564
# Students in 5th Grade:
27
102,114
# Students in 6th Grade:
25
102,037
# Students in 7th Grade:
22
104,290
# Students in 8th Grade:
27
107,471
# Students in 9th Grade:
24
121,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
29
114,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
24
109,014
# Students in 12th Grade:
15
114,017
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,679 is higher than the state median of $18,261. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,474 is higher than the state median of $17,455. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,679
$18,261
Spending / Student
$18,474
$17,455
Best Covert Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Covert High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35323 M 140 Hwy
Covert, MI 49043
(269) 764-3711
Covert, MI 49043
(269) 764-3711
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: #22.
Covert Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35323 M 140 Hwy
Covert, MI 49043
(269) 764-3739
Covert, MI 49043
(269) 764-3739
Grades: PK-5
| 155 students
Rank: #33.
Covert Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
35323 M 140 Hwy
Covert, MI 49043
(269) 764-3739
Covert, MI 49043
(269) 764-3739
Grades: 6-8
| 74 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Covert Public Schools School District?
Covert Public Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 321 students.
What is the rank of Covert Public Schools School District?
Covert Public Schools School District is ranked #765 out of 863 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Covert Public Schools School District?
65% of Covert Public Schools School District students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Covert Public Schools School District?
Covert Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Covert Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,474 is higher than the state median of $17,455. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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