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Ithaca School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 993 students in Ithaca School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Ithaca School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
3,509 Schools
# Students
993 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ithaca School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#313 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
9%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
88%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,730 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,509 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,730
$18,510
Spending / Student
$12,509
$17,693
Best Ithaca School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ithaca High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
710 N Union St
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-3373
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-3373
Grades: 7-12
| 454 students
Rank: #22.
North Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 E Arcada St
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-3047
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-3047
Grades: 3-6
| 307 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 Webster St
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-4741
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-4741
Grades: PK-2
| 232 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ithaca School District?
Ithaca School District manages 3 public schools serving 993 students.
What is the rank of Ithaca School District?
Ithaca School District is ranked #317 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ithaca School District?
88% of Ithaca School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ithaca School District?
Ithaca School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Ithaca School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,509 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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