Reed City Area School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 4 public schools in Reed City Area School District, serving 1,547 students. Reed City Area School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
- Public schools in Reed City Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
- The top ranked public schools in Reed City Area School District are Reed City Middle School, Gt Norman Elementary School and Reed City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 34% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is less than the Michigan public school average of 18:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Reed City Area School District |
| School District Phone Number | (231) 832-2201 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MI) |
| # of Schools | 4 Schools | 3,735 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,547 Students | 1,472,301 Students |
| # of Teachers | 89 Teachers | 82,182 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
- Reed City Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 869 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MI) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #549 out of 869 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 43% |
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| Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 85% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.52 |
| # of American Indian Students | 9 Students | 9,974 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 4 Students | 49,834 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 28 Students | 114,872 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 2% | 8% |
| # of Black Students | 8 Students | 260,793 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 18% |
| # of White Students | 1,442 Students | 978,273 Students |
| % White Students | 93% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 4 Students | 1,272 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 52 Students | 57,365 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 111 | 116,607 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 129 | 105,799 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 85 | 103,933 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 119 | 105,395 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 119 | 107,959 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 102 | 112,259 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 125 | 112,463 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 116 | 111,894 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 130 | 114,566 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 126 | 123,361 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 129 | 121,139 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 128 | 115,656 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 128 | 117,214 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 4,056 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $10,909 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,151. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $10,713 is less than the state median of $13,281. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MI) |
| Total Revenue | $17 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $17 MM | $10 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,909 | $13,151 |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,713 | $13,281 |
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Reed City Area School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Reed City Middle School Math: 27% | Reading: 35%Rank:5/Bottom 50%233 West Church Ave10
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-6174
Grades: 6-8 | 371 students
- Gt Norman Elementary School Math: 22% | Reading: 34%Rank:5/Bottom 50%338 West Lincoln Ave10
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5548
Grades: PK-5 | 665 students
- Reed City High School Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:2/Bottom 50%225 West Church Ave10
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-2224
Grades: 9-12 | 511 students
- Great Start Readiness Program220 West Lincoln Ave
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5548
Grades: PK-4 | n/a student
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