Durand Area Schools School District

310 North Saginaw St
Durand, MI 48429-1237
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Durand Area Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,194 students in Durand Area Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Durand Area Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
4 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,194 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Durand Area Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 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 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#440 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
28%
34%
41%
45%
36%
38%
90-94%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
92%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,431 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,186 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,431
$18,510
Spending / Student
$13,186
$17,693

Best Durand Area Schools School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Durand Area High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9575 E Monroe Rd
Durand, MI 48429
(989) 288-2684
Grades: 9-12
| 402 students
Rank: #22.
Robert Kerr School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9591 E Monroe Rd
Durand, MI 48429
(989) 288-2805
Grades: 2-5
| 352 students
Rank: #33.
Durand Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9550 E Lansing Rd
Durand, MI 48429
(989) 288-3435
Grades: 6-8
| 271 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bertha Neal School
930 W Main St
Durand, MI 48429
(989) 288-2016
Grades: PK-1
| 169 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Durand Area Schools School District?
Durand Area Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,194 students.
What is the rank of Durand Area Schools School District?
Durand Area Schools School District is ranked #446 out of 851 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Durand Area Schools School District?
92% of Durand Area Schools School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Durand Area Schools School District?
Durand 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 Durand Area Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,186 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,194 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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