Frankenmuth School District

525 E Genesee St
Frankenmuth, MI 48734-1139
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,351 students in Frankenmuth School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Frankenmuth School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
3 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
1,351 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Frankenmuth School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#75 out of 862 school districts
(Top 10%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

52%
35%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

63%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

54%
38%
(21-22)
90-94%
81%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
8.6%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.57

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%

Showing 2010–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
5%
9%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
2%
18%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% White
89%
63%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,528 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,848 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$30,868 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$24 MM
$29,866 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$16,528
$22,574

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$17,848
$21,841

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Frankenmuth School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lorenz C List School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
805 E Genesee St
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
(989) 652-6187
Gr: PK-4 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Frankenmuth High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
525 E Genesee St
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
(989) 652-9955
Gr: 9-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Ef Rittmueller Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
965 E Genesee St
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
(989) 652-6119
Gr: 5-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Frankenmuth School District?
Frankenmuth School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,351 students.
What is the rank of Frankenmuth School District?
Frankenmuth School District is ranked #67 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Frankenmuth School District?
89% of Frankenmuth School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Frankenmuth School District?
Frankenmuth School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Frankenmuth School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,848 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,351 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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