Saranac Community Schools School District

225 Pleasant St
Saranac, MI 48881-8716
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 867 students in Saranac Community Schools 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 Saranac Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority 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
2 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
867 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Saranac Community 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 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MI)
#383 out of 855 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Saranac Community Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Saranac Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
39%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Saranac Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85-89%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Saranac Community Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.55
# American Indian Students
2 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
42 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
9 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
788 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
91%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
72
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
59
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
53
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
66
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
73
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
58
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
63
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
63
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
78
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
72
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
81
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
53
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
76
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,143 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,044 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of Saranac Community Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$10 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of Saranac Community Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,143
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Saranac Community Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,044
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in Saranac Community Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Saranac Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saranac Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 37% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Pleasant St
Saranac, MI 48881
(616) 642-1200
Grades: PK-6
| 444 students
Rank: #22.
Saranac Jrsr High School
Magnet School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Pleasant St
Saranac, MI 48881
(616) 642-1100
Grades: 7-12
| 423 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Saranac Community Schools School District?
Saranac Community Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 867 students.
What is the rank of Saranac Community Schools School District?
Saranac Community Schools School District is ranked #371 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Saranac Community Schools School District?
91% of Saranac Community Schools School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saranac Community Schools School District?
Saranac Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Saranac Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,044 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 867 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 85-89% (Top 30% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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