For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,063 students in Ludington Area 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 Ludington Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
2,063 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
117 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ludington Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 846 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 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#251 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Graduation Rate
82%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
81%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,559 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,379 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,559
$18,510
Spending / Student
$24,379
$17,693
Best Ludington Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ludington High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
508 N Washington Ave
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3880
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3880
Gr: 9-12 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Oj Dejonge Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
706 E Tinkham Ave
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3810
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3810
Gr: 6-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Ludington Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5771 W Bryant Rd
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3820
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3820
Gr: PK-5 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ludington Area School District?
Ludington Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,063 students.
What is the rank of Ludington Area School District?
Ludington Area School District is ranked #270 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 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 Ludington Area School District?
81% of Ludington Area School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 Ludington Area School District?
Ludington Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Ludington Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,379 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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