Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools

1076 N 37th St
Galesburg, MI 49053-9762
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 995 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 16% 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
995 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Galesburg-Augusta Community 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 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%
(2022-23)
34.8%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
4%
18%
% White
84%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,920 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,835 is higher than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$30,868 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$29,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,920
$22,572
Spending / Student
$24,835
$21,839

Best Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools Public Schools (2026-27)

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 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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: 9-12 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Galesburgaugusta Alternative Education
Alternative School
1076 N 37th St
Galesburg, MI 49053
(269) 484-2010
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools?
Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools manages 4 public schools serving 995 students.
What is the rank of Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools?
Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools is ranked #469 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 Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools?
84% of Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% 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 15:1, 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 $24,835 is higher than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 995 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 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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