Top Rankings
DeWitt Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,116 students in DeWitt Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in DeWitt Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
3,116 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
162 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
DeWitt Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#80 out of 855 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
48%
Graduation Rate
97%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.55
# American Indian Students
7 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
34 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
248 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
35 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
2,653 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
85%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
137 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
275
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
213
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
231
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
232
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
252
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
222
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
221
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
221
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
254
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
229
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
255
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
227
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
284
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,251 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,439 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,251
$18,267
Spending / Student
$11,439
$17,461
Best DeWitt Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dewitt Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2957 West Herbison Rd
Dewitt, MI 48820
(517) 668-3200
Dewitt, MI 48820
(517) 668-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 696 students
Rank: #22.
Dewitt High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13601 Panther Dr
Dewitt, MI 48820
(517) 668-3100
Dewitt, MI 48820
(517) 668-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 995 students
Rank: #33.
David Scott Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
804 Wilson St
Dewitt, MI 48820
(517) 668-3400
Dewitt, MI 48820
(517) 668-3400
Grades: 2-4
| 463 students
Rank: #44.
Herbison Woods Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3147 West Herbison Rd
Dewitt, MI 48820
(517) 668-3300
Dewitt, MI 48820
(517) 668-3300
Grades: 4-6
| 474 students
Rank: n/an/a
1721 Schavey Rd
Dewitt, MI 48820
(517) 668-3500
Dewitt, MI 48820
(517) 668-3500
Grades: PK-2
| 488 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to DeWitt Public Schools School District?
DeWitt Public Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,116 students.
What is the rank of DeWitt Public Schools School District?
DeWitt Public Schools School District is ranked #78 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in DeWitt Public Schools School District?
85% of DeWitt Public Schools School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of DeWitt Public Schools School District?
DeWitt Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is DeWitt Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,439 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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