Homer Community School District

403 S Hillsdale St
Homer, MI 49245-1247
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 834 students in Homer Community 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 Homer Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
3,462 Schools
# Students
834 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Homer Community School District, 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% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#550 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
19%
35%
38%
45%
30-34%
38%
85%
81.8%
(2022-23)
31.1%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
92%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,668 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,698 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$30,868 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$29,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,668
$22,572
Spending / Student
$17,698
$21,839

Best Homer Community School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lillian Fletcher Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
291 W Fulton St
Homer, MI 49245
(517) 568-4452
Gr: K-4 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Homer Community High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
403 S Hillsdale St
Homer, MI 49245
(517) 568-4464
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Homer Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
403 S Hillsdale St
Homer, MI 49245
(517) 568-4456
Gr: 5-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Homer Community School District?
Homer Community School District manages 3 public schools serving 834 students.
What is the rank of Homer Community School District?
Homer Community School District is ranked #570 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 Homer Community School District?
92% of Homer Community School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Homer Community School District?
Homer Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Homer Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,698 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 834 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 85% (Top 30% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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