For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,208 students in Durand Area Schools. 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 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), 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
3,462 Schools
# Students
1,208 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Durand Area Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 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 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#450 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
81%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.3%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2003–2014. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
92%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,781 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,627 is higher than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$29 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,781
$22,572
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$23,627
$21,839
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Durand Area Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Durand Area High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9575 E Monroe Rd
Durand, MI 48429
(989) 288-2684
Durand, MI 48429
(989) 288-2684
Gr: 9-12 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Durand Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9550 E Lansing Rd
Durand, MI 48429
(989) 288-3435
Durand, MI 48429
(989) 288-3435
Gr: 6-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Robert Kerr School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9591 E Monroe Rd
Durand, MI 48429
(989) 288-2805
Durand, MI 48429
(989) 288-2805
Gr: 2-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
930 W Main St
Durand, MI 48429
(989) 288-2016
Durand, MI 48429
(989) 288-2016
Gr: PK-1 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Durand Area Schools?
Durand Area Schools manages 4 public schools serving 1,208 students.
What is the rank of Durand Area Schools?
Durand Area Schools is ranked #472 out of 844 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 Durand Area Schools?
92% of Durand Area Schools students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Durand Area Schools?
Durand Area Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Durand Area Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,627 is higher than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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