Top Rankings
North Central Area Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 329 students in North Central Area Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in North Central Area Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority American Indian and 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
329 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
North Central Area 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#328 out of 855 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
48%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.55
# American Indian Students
7 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%
# Black Students
2 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
315 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
96%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
17
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
31
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
20
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
23
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
17
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
26
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
39
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
32
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
16
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
26
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
26
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
30
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
26
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,678 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,343 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,678
$18,267
Spending / Student
$12,343
$17,461
Best North Central Area Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Central Area Senior High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3795 Hwy Us 2 41
Powers, MI 49874
(906) 497-5226
Powers, MI 49874
(906) 497-5226
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
Rank: #22.
North Central Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5465 Third St
Hermansville, MI 49847
(906) 498-7737
Hermansville, MI 49847
(906) 498-7737
Grades: PK-5
| 134 students
Rank: #33.
North Central Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3795 Highway Us 2 41
Powers, MI 49874
(906) 497-5226
Powers, MI 49874
(906) 497-5226
Grades: 6-8
| 87 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Central Area Schools School District?
North Central Area Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 329 students.
What is the rank of North Central Area Schools School District?
North Central Area Schools School District is ranked #293 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Central Area Schools School District?
96% of North Central Area Schools School District students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Central Area Schools School District?
North Central Area Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is North Central Area Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,343 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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