Fennville School District

5 Memorial Dr
Fennville, MI 49408-9600
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,214 students in Fennville School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Fennville School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
1,214 Students
1,369,239 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
82,996 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Fennville School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 79% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#506 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
23%
35%
37%
45%
23%
38%
79%
81%
(2022-23)
35.6%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
52%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
44%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,154 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,606. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,587 is higher than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,154
$18,606
Spending / Student
$24,587
$17,784

Best Fennville School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fennville Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5 Memorial Dr
Fennville, MI 49408
(269) 722-3580
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Fennville Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8 Memorial Dr
Fennville, MI 49408
(269) 722-3850
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Fennville Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Memorial Dr
Fennville, MI 49408
(269) 722-3550
Gr: 6-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Fennville Public High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4 Memorial Dr
Fennville, MI 49408
(269) 722-3450
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fennville School District?
Fennville School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,214 students.
What is the rank of Fennville School District?
Fennville School District is ranked #550 out of 845 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 Fennville School District?
52% of Fennville School District students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fennville School District?
Fennville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Fennville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,587 is higher than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,214 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : 79% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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