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Reading Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 690 students in Reading Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Reading Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,462 Schools
# Students
690 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Reading Community Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#610 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.7%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
18%
Showing 2006–2020. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% White
95%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,691 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,257 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$15 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,691
$22,572
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,257
$21,839
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Reading Community Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reynolds Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
221 Strong St
Reading, MI 49274
(517) 283-2188
Reading, MI 49274
(517) 283-2188
Gr: K-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Reading High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Chestnut St
Reading, MI 49274
(517) 283-2142
Reading, MI 49274
(517) 283-2142
Gr: 7-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Reading Community Schools?
Reading Community Schools manages 2 public schools serving 690 students.
What is the rank of Reading Community Schools?
Reading Community Schools is ranked #609 out of 844 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 graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Reading Community Schools?
95% of Reading Community Schools students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Reading Community Schools?
Reading Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Reading Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,257 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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