For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 324 students in Covert 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 School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
324 Students
1,369,239 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
82,996 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Covert School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 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 50% has decreased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#763 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Graduation Rate
50%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)51.6%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
66%
9%
% Black
16%
18%
% White
13%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,441 is higher than the state median of $18,606. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,302 is higher than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,441
$18,606
Spending / Student
$18,302
$17,784
Best Covert School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Covert School District?
Covert School District manages 3 public schools serving 324 students.
What is the rank of Covert School District?
Covert School District is ranked #750 out of 845 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 Covert School District?
66% of Covert School District students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Covert School District?
Covert School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Covert School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,302 is higher than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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