Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools

1076 N 37th St
Galesburg, MI 49053-9762
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 974 students in Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
3,506 Schools
# Students
974 Students
1,376,194 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools, 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#431 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
27%
35%
41%
45%
30%
38%
(21-22)
85-89%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
3%
18%
% White
86%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,484 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,180 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,484
$18,512
Spending / Student
$15,180
$17,694

Best Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Galesburgaugusta Primary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
315 W Battle Creek St
Galesburg, MI 49053
(269) 484-2040
Gr: PK-4 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Galesburgaugusta High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1076 N 37th St
Galesburg, MI 49053
(269) 484-2010
Gr: 8-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Galesburgaugusta Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
750 W Van Buren St
Augusta, MI 49012
(269) 484-2020
Gr: 5-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Galesburgaugusta Alternative Education
Alternative School
1076 N 37th St
Galesburg, MI 49053
(269) 484-2010
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools?
Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools manages 4 public schools serving 974 students.
What is the rank of Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools?
Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools is ranked #469 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 Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools?
86% of Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools?
Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,180 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 974 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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