For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,333 students in Kalkaska School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Kalkaska School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (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
4 Schools
3,462 Schools
# Students
1,333 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kalkaska 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 77% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#476 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Graduation Rate
77%
81.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)33.4%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
94%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,865 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 $22,854 is higher than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$30,868 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$29,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,865
$22,572
Spending / Student
$22,854
$21,839
Best Kalkaska School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kalkaska Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
309 N Birch St
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-8629
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-8629
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Kalkaska High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
109 N Birch St
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-9167
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-9167
Gr: 9-12 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Kalkaska Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W Kalkaska Rd
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-4040
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-4040
Gr: 6-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Rapid City Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5258 River Rd
Rapid City, MI 49676
(231) 331-6121
Rapid City, MI 49676
(231) 331-6121
Gr: PK-5 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kalkaska School District?
Kalkaska School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,333 students.
What is the rank of Kalkaska School District?
Kalkaska School District is ranked #442 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 Kalkaska School District?
94% of Kalkaska School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kalkaska School District?
Kalkaska School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Kalkaska School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,854 is higher than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
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