Top Rankings
New Buffalo Area Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 554 students in New Buffalo Area Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in New Buffalo Area Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
554 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
New Buffalo Area Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 855 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
48%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
62 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
9%
# Black Students
14 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
3%
18%
# White Students
454 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
82%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
28
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
32
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
47
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
42
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
39
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
37
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
46
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
55
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
43
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
57
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
42
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
49
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
37
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,953 is higher than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,069 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,953
$18,267
Spending / Student
$30,069
$17,461
Best New Buffalo Area Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Buffalo Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12291 Lubke Rd
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6060
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6060
Grades: PK-5
| 225 students
Rank: #22.
New Buffalo Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1112 East Clay St
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6003
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6003
Grades: 6-8
| 144 students
Rank: #33.
New Buffalo Senior High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1112 East Clay St
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6001
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6001
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Buffalo Area Schools School District?
New Buffalo Area Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 554 students.
What is the rank of New Buffalo Area Schools School District?
New Buffalo Area Schools School District is ranked #48 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Buffalo Area Schools School District?
82% of New Buffalo Area Schools School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Buffalo Area Schools School District?
New Buffalo Area Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is New Buffalo Area Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,069 is higher than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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