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Manistee Area Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,230 students in Manistee Area Public Schools 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 Manistee Area Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
1,230 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Manistee Area Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#410 out of 855 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
48%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.55
# American Indian Students
28 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
54 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
18 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
1,075 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
87%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
46 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
82
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
76
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
82
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
86
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
86
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
76
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
97
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
106
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
116
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
104
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
103
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
92
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
124
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,793 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,852 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,793
$18,267
Spending / Student
$12,852
$17,461
Best Manistee Area Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: K-2
| 240 students
Rank: #22.
Manistee Middle High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
525 12th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-2547
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-2547
Grades: 6-12
| 742 students
Rank: #33.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
550 Maple St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3271
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3271
Grades: 3-5
| 248 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Manistee Area Public Schools School District?
Manistee Area Public Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,230 students.
What is the rank of Manistee Area Public Schools School District?
Manistee Area Public Schools School District is ranked #407 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Manistee Area Public Schools School District?
87% of Manistee Area Public Schools School District students are White, 4% 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 Public Schools School District?
Manistee Area Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Manistee Area Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,852 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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