Michigan Center School District

400 S State St
Michigan Center, MI 49254-1237
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Michigan Center 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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,359 students in Michigan Center School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Michigan Center School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
1,359 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Michigan Center School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#567 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
21%
34%
36%
45%
28%
38%
90-94%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
2%
18%
% White
87%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,649 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 $12,113 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,649
$18,510
Spending / Student
$12,113
$17,693

Best Michigan Center School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Michigan Center Jrsr High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 S State St
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-1440
Grades: 7-12
| 642 students
Rank: #22.
Keicher Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
137 Broad St
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-5200
Grades: 3-6
| 392 students
Rank: n/an/a
4064 Page Ave
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-5700
Grades: PK-2
| 325 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Michigan Center School District?
Michigan Center School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,359 students.
What is the rank of Michigan Center School District?
Michigan Center School District is ranked #570 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Michigan Center School District?
87% of Michigan Center School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Michigan Center School District?
Michigan Center School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Michigan Center School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,113 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,359 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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