Top Rankings
Shelby School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,043 students in Shelby School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Shelby School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
1,043 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Shelby School District, 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 92% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#554 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)50.4%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2005–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
42%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
1%
18%
Showing 2008–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% White
54%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,416 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,423 is higher than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 71% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$31 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$21,416
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$29,423
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Shelby School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shelby Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
525 N State St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4521
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4521
Gr: 6-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Shelby High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
641 N State St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4452
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4452
Gr: 9-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Shelby Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1285 S Oceana Dr
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-5541
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-5541
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shelby School District?
Shelby School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,043 students.
What is the rank of Shelby School District?
Shelby School District is ranked #552 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 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby School District?
54% of Shelby School District students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shelby School District?
Shelby School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Shelby School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,423 is higher than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 71% over four school years.
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