Top Rankings
Ida Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,432 students in Ida Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Ida Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
1,432 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ida Public School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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.
Overall District Rank
#127 out of 862 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.8%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
94%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,453 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 $13,608 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$30,868 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$29,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,453
$22,572
Spending / Student
$13,608
$21,839
Best Ida Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ida Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7900 Ida St
Ida, MI 48140
(734) 269-3605
Ida, MI 48140
(734) 269-3605
Gr: PK-4 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Ida High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3145 Prairie St
Ida, MI 48140
(734) 269-3485
Ida, MI 48140
(734) 269-3485
Gr: 9-12 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Ida Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3143 Prairie St
Ida, MI 48140
(734) 269-2220
Ida, MI 48140
(734) 269-2220
Gr: 5-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ida Public School District?
Ida Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,432 students.
What is the rank of Ida Public School District?
Ida Public School District is ranked #134 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ida Public School District?
94% of Ida Public School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ida Public School District?
Ida Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Ida Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,608 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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