Top Rankings
St. Joseph County Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 64 students in St. Joseph County Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in St. Joseph County Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% 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
1 School
3,462 Schools
# Students
64 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
St. Joseph County Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#208 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)55.9%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
11%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
5%
18%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% White
76%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $548,750 is higher than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $471,188 is higher than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$30 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$548,750
$22,572
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$471,188
$21,839
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Best St. Joseph County Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pathfinder Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
62445 Shimmel Rd
Centreville, MI 49032
(269) 467-5409
Centreville, MI 49032
(269) 467-5409
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. Joseph County Independent School District?
St. Joseph County Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 64 students.
What is the rank of St. Joseph County Independent School District?
St. Joseph County Independent School District is ranked #227 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St. Joseph County Independent School District?
76% of St. Joseph County Independent School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Joseph County Independent School District?
St. Joseph County Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is St. Joseph County Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $471,188 is higher than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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