Delta-Schoolcraft Independent School District

2525 3rd Ave S
Escanaba, MI 49829-1258
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Delta-Schoolcraft Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 74 students in Delta-Schoolcraft Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Delta-Schoolcraft Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
74 Students
1,369,239 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
82,996 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Delta-Schoolcraft Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#106 out of 862 school districts
(Top 20%)
45%
35%
60-69%
45%
≥50%
38%
(19-20)
<50%
86%
(2022-23)
45.5%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.57
% American Indian
14%
1%
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
76%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $193,514 is higher than the state median of $18,606. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $183,081 is higher than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$193,514
$18,606
Spending / Student
$183,081
$17,784

Best Delta-Schoolcraft Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5219 18th Rd
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 789-9476
Gr: PK-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Deltaschoolcraft Area Center
Vocational School
2525 3rd Ave S
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-9300
Gr: 10-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Delta-Schoolcraft Independent School District?
Delta-Schoolcraft Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 74 students.
What is the rank of Delta-Schoolcraft Independent School District?
Delta-Schoolcraft Independent School District is ranked #110 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Delta-Schoolcraft Independent School District?
76% of Delta-Schoolcraft Independent School District students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Delta-Schoolcraft Independent School District?
Delta-Schoolcraft Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Delta-Schoolcraft Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $183,081 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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 74 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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