Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area Schools School District

48475 Maple Dr
Dollar Bay, MI 49922
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 314 students in Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area School School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
1 School
3,509 Schools
# Students
314 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 851 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#274 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(22-23)
37%
35%
50-54%
45%
40-44%
38%
≥80%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.07
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
97%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,013 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,092 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,013
$18,510
Spending / Student
$20,092
$17,693

Best Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area Schools School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dollar Baytamarack City Area K12 School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
48475 Maple St
Dollar Bay, MI 49922
(906) 482-5812
Grades: PK-12
| 314 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area Schools School District?
Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area Schools School District manages 1 public schools serving 314 students.
What is the rank of Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area Schools School District?
Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area Schools School District is ranked #272 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 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 Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area Schools School District?
97% of Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area Schools School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area Schools School District?
Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,092 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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