Top Rankings
St. Joseph Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,941 students in St. Joseph Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in St. Joseph Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and 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
5 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
2,941 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
St. Joseph Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 98% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#55 out of 855 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
48%
Graduation Rate
98%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.55
# American Indian Students
10 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
145 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
170 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
238 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
8%
18%
# White Students
2,231 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
76%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
143 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
234
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
197
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
213
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
207
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
213
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
201
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
198
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
212
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
232
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
238
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
269
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
246
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
281
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,072 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,168 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,072
$18,267
Spending / Student
$12,168
$17,461
Best St. Joseph Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brown School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2027 Brown School Road
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3500
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #22.
St Joseph High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2521 Stadium Dr
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3200
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,034 students
Rank: #33.
Upton Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Maiden Ln
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3400
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 642 students
Rank: #44.
Clarke School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
515 East Glenlord Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3600
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3600
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1102 Orchard Ave
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3700
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. Joseph Public Schools School District?
St. Joseph Public Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,941 students.
What is the rank of St. Joseph Public Schools School District?
St. Joseph Public Schools School District is ranked #53 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St. Joseph Public Schools School District?
76% of St. Joseph Public Schools School District students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Joseph Public Schools School District?
St. Joseph Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is St. Joseph Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,168 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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