Moran Township School District

W 1828 Gros Cap Rd
Saint Ignace, MI 49781-9699
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Moran Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 87 students in Moran Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Moran Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,469 Schools
# Students
87 Students
1,369,239 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
82,986 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Moran Township School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#521 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
25%
35%
30-39%
45%
<50%
38%
(2022-23)
24.7%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.57
% American Indian
39%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
51%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,874 is higher than the state median of $18,606. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,379 is higher than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,874
$18,606
Spending / Student
$23,379
$17,784

Best Moran Township School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gros Cap School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
W1828 Gros Cap Road
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-7970
Gr: PK-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Moran Township School District?
Moran Township School District manages 1 public schools serving 87 students.
What is the rank of Moran Township School District?
Moran Township School District is ranked #546 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 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 science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Moran Township School District?
51% of Moran Township School District students are White, 39% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Moran Township School District?
Moran Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Moran Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,379 is higher than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 87 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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