Reese School District

1696 S Van Buren Rd
Reese, MI 48757-9207
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 743 students in Reese School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Reese School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,462 Schools
# Students
743 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Reese School District, which is ranked within the top 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 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#333 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

32%
35%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

46%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

35-39%
38%
82%
81.8%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
22.5%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.57

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%

Showing 2011–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
8%
9%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
2%
18%

Showing 2009–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
84%
63%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%

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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,790 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,242 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$30,868 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$11 MM
$29,866 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$16,790
$22,572

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$15,242
$21,839

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Reese School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reese Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9535 Center St
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 868-4561
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Reese High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1696 S Van Buren Rd
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 868-4191
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Reese Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1696 S Van Buren Rd
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 868-4191
Gr: 6-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Reese School District?
Reese School District manages 3 public schools serving 743 students.
What is the rank of Reese School District?
Reese School District is ranked #347 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Reese School District?
84% of Reese School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Reese School District?
Reese School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Reese School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,242 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 743 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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