Flat Rock Community Schools School District

28639 Division St
Flat Rock, MI 48134-1515
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,833 students in Flat Rock Community 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 Flat Rock Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
1,833 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

District Rank

Flat Rock Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 75-79% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MI)
#513 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Flat Rock Community Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
26%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Flat Rock Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
37%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Flat Rock Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
75-79%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Flat Rock Community Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.55
# American Indian Students
2 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
129 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
104 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
6%
18%
# White Students
1,516 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
83%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
69 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
134
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
131
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
109
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
136
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
130
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
130
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
126
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
147
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
153
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
150
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
151
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
148
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
188
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,518 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,146 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of Flat Rock Community Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$22 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of Flat Rock Community Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,518
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Flat Rock Community Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,146
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in Flat Rock Community Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Flat Rock Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Flat Rock Community High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
25600 Seneca St
Flat Rock, MI 48134
(734) 535-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 489 students
Rank: #22.
John M Barnes Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
24925 Meadows Ave
Flat Rock, MI 48134
(734) 535-6800
Grades: 3-5
| 382 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Simpson Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
24900 Meadows Ave
Flat Rock, MI 48134
(734) 535-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 399 students
Rank: #44.
Flat Rock Academic Virtual 612
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
25600 Seneca St
Flat Rock, MI 48134
(734) 535-6600
Grades: 6-12
| 175 students
Rank: n/an/a
28300 Evergreen St
Flat Rock, MI 48134
(734) 535-6900
Grades: PK-2
| 370 students
Rank: n/an/a
25600 Seneca Street
Flat Rock, MI 48134
(734) 535-6600
Grades: K-5
| 18 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Flat Rock Community Schools School District?
Flat Rock Community Schools School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,833 students.
What is the rank of Flat Rock Community Schools School District?
Flat Rock Community Schools School District is ranked #493 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Flat Rock Community Schools School District?
83% of Flat Rock Community Schools School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Flat Rock Community Schools School District?
Flat Rock Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Flat Rock Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,146 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,833 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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