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Stephenson Area Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 404 students in Stephenson Area Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Stephenson Area Public School have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
3,506 Schools
# Students
404 Students
1,376,194 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Stephenson Area Public Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#234 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
92%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,361 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,985 is higher than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,361
$18,512
Spending / Student
$21,985
$17,694
Best Stephenson Area Public Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stephenson Area Public School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
526 Division St
Stephenson, MI 49887
(906) 753-2222
Stephenson, MI 49887
(906) 753-2222
Gr: K-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Stephenson Area Public Schools?
Stephenson Area Public Schools manages 1 public schools serving 404 students.
What is the rank of Stephenson Area Public Schools?
Stephenson Area Public Schools is ranked #254 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 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 science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Stephenson Area Public Schools?
92% of Stephenson Area Public Schools students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stephenson Area Public Schools?
Stephenson Area Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Stephenson Area Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,985 is higher than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
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