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Newaygo Public 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 1,547 students in Newaygo Public 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 Newaygo Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
1,547 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Newaygo Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#506 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
48%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.55
# American Indian Students
13 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
152 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
9%
# Black Students
15 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
1,311 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
84%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
43 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
117
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
106
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
113
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
116
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
112
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
100
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
127
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
116
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
137
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
128
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
128
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
135
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
112
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,301 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,063 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,301
$18,267
Spending / Student
$12,063
$17,461
Best Newaygo Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newaygo High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 East St
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-1646
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-1646
Grades: 9-12
| 503 students
Rank: #22.
Newaygo Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
29 Post St
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-2100
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-2100
Grades: K-4
| 564 students
Rank: #33.
Newaygo Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 76th St
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-1285
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-1285
Grades: 5-8
| 480 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newaygo Public School District?
Newaygo Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,547 students.
What is the rank of Newaygo Public School District?
Newaygo Public School District is ranked #516 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (bottom 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 Newaygo Public School District?
84% of Newaygo Public School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newaygo Public School District?
Newaygo Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Newaygo Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,063 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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