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Suttons Bay School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 488 students in Suttons Bay 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 Suttons Bay School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% 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
3,462 Schools
# Students
488 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Suttons Bay 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 68% has increased from 55-59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#580 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
68%
81.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)44.1%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.57
% American Indian
12%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
18%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
58%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,732 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,006 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$30,868 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$29,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,732
$22,572
Spending / Student
$21,006
$21,839
Best Suttons Bay School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Suttons Bay Senior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Elm St
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8604
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8604
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 S Elm St
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8601
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8601
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Suttons Bay School District?
Suttons Bay School District manages 2 public schools serving 488 students.
What is the rank of Suttons Bay School District?
Suttons Bay School District is ranked #581 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Suttons Bay School District?
58% of Suttons Bay School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Suttons Bay School District?
Suttons Bay School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Suttons Bay School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,006 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
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