Top Rankings
Sturgis Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,980 students in Sturgis Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Sturgis Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
2,980 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
149 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Sturgis Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#604 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
48%
Graduation Rate
85%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.55
# American Indian Students
3 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
27 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,082 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
9%
# Black Students
64 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
1,719 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
58%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
85 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
240
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
209
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
210
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
220
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
209
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
231
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
185
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
221
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
243
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
238
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
268
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
258
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
248
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,939 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,487 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,939
$18,267
Spending / Student
$12,487
$17,461
Best Sturgis Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sturgis High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
216 Vinewood Ave
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1515
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1515
Grades: 9-12
| 977 students
Rank: #22.
Eastwood School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
909 South Franks Ave
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1560
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1560
Grades: 3-5
| 660 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sturgis Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1400 East Lafayette St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1550
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1550
Grades: 6-8
| 649 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
107 West West St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1540
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1540
Grades: PK-12
| 35 students
Rank: n/an/a
421 East Congress St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1565
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1565
Grades: K-2
| 160 students
Rank: n/an/a
702 East Lafayette St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1570
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1570
Grades: K-2
| 354 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sturgis Public Schools School District?
Sturgis Public Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,980 students.
What is the rank of Sturgis Public Schools School District?
Sturgis Public Schools School District is ranked #617 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sturgis Public Schools School District?
58% of Sturgis Public Schools School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sturgis Public Schools School District?
Sturgis Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Sturgis Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,487 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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