Top Rankings
Leslie 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 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,087 students in Leslie School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Leslie School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
3,461 Schools
# Students
1,087 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Leslie School District, which is ranked within the top 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 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#393 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.7%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 1996–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
18%
Showing 1999–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
91%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,982 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,302 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$17 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,982
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,302
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Leslie School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leslie High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4141 Hull Rd
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-9500
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-9500
Gr: 9-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Woodworth Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
212 Pennsylvania St
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-5151
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-5151
Gr: PK-4 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Leslie Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Kimball St
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-8218
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-8218
Gr: 5-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Ingham Virtual High School
Alternative School
4141 Hull Rd
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-9500
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-9500
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Leslie School District?
Leslie School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,087 students.
What is the rank of Leslie School District?
Leslie School District is ranked #407 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Leslie School District?
91% of Leslie School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Leslie School District?
Leslie School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Leslie School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,302 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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