Top Rankings
Manchester Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 683 students in Manchester Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Manchester Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
3,508 Schools
# Students
683 Students
1,376,286 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
82,375 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Manchester Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 92% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#182 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
92%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,116 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,523 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,116
$18,510
Spending / Student
$17,523
$17,693
Best Manchester Community Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside Intermediate School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
710 E Main St
Manchester, MI 48158
(734) 428-9711
Manchester, MI 48158
(734) 428-9711
Gr: 3-6 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Manchester Juniorsenior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20500 Dutch Dr
Manchester, MI 48158
(734) 428-7333
Manchester, MI 48158
(734) 428-7333
Gr: 7-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Luther C Klager Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
405 Ann Arbor St
Manchester, MI 48158
(734) 428-8321
Manchester, MI 48158
(734) 428-8321
Gr: PK-2 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Manchester Community Schools?
Manchester Community Schools manages 3 public schools serving 683 students.
What is the rank of Manchester Community Schools?
Manchester Community Schools is ranked #227 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Manchester Community Schools?
92% of Manchester Community Schools students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manchester Community Schools?
Manchester Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Manchester Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,523 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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