Top Rankings
Manistee Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,247 students in Manistee 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 Manistee Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
1,247 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Manistee Area 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 77% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#277 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Graduation Rate
77%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)40%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2008–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
18%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
86%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,124 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,393 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$22 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,124
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,393
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Manistee Area School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manistee Middle High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 12th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-2547
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-2547
Gr: 6-12 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1309 Madison Rd
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3271
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3271
Gr: 3-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 Bryant Ave
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-9285
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-9285
Gr: K-2 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Manistee Area School District?
Manistee Area School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,247 students.
What is the rank of Manistee Area School District?
Manistee Area School District is ranked #281 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 math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Manistee Area School District?
86% of Manistee Area School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manistee Area School District?
Manistee Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Manistee Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,393 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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