Tecumseh Public Schools School District

760 Brown St
Tecumseh, MI 49286-1006
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Tecumseh Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,498 students in Tecumseh Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Tecumseh Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
2,498 Students
1,395,053 Students
# Teachers
155 Teachers
82,775 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Tecumseh Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 863 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#223 out of 866 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Tecumseh Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tecumseh Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tecumseh Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Tecumseh Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
81%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Tecumseh Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.55
# American Indian Students
6 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
185 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
18 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
2,191 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
88%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
83 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
229
114,607
# Students in 1st Grade:
150
98,784
# Students in 2nd Grade:
169
100,963
# Students in 3rd Grade:
170
100,661
# Students in 4th Grade:
195
100,564
# Students in 5th Grade:
200
102,114
# Students in 6th Grade:
187
102,037
# Students in 7th Grade:
183
104,290
# Students in 8th Grade:
214
107,471
# Students in 9th Grade:
226
121,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
195
114,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
227
109,014
# Students in 12th Grade:
153
114,017
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,746 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,261. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,928 is less than the state median of $17,455. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Tecumseh Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$30 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart displays total spending of Tecumseh Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,746
$18,261
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Tecumseh Public Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,928
$17,455
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Tecumseh Public Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Tecumseh Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tecumseh Acres North Early Learning Center
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 South Adrian St
Tecumseh, MI 49286
(517) 423-9744
Grades: PK-2
| 294 students
Rank: #22.
Tecumseh High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
760 Brown St
Tecumseh, MI 49286
(517) 423-6008
Grades: 9-12
| 751 students
Rank: #33.
Tecumseh Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
760 Brown St
Tecumseh, MI 49286
(517) 423-6008
Grades: PK-12
| 77 students
Rank: #44.
Herrick Park Intermediate School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 Herrick Park Dr
Tecumseh, MI 49286
(517) 423-2324
Grades: 3-4
| 180 students
Rank: #55.
Tecumseh Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
307 N Maumee Street
Tecumseh, MI 49286
(517) 423-1105
Grades: 4-8
| 772 students
Rank: #66.
Patterson Intermediate Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 N Vanburen Street
Tecumseh, MI 49286
(517) 423-3331
Grades: 3-4
| 179 students
Rank: #77.
Sutton South Early Learning Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2780 Sutton Rd
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 423-2367
Grades: PK-3
| 245 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Tecumseh Public Schools School District?
Tecumseh Public Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,498 students.
What is the rank of Tecumseh Public Schools School District?
Tecumseh Public Schools School District is ranked #234 out of 863 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tecumseh Public Schools School District?
88% of Tecumseh Public Schools School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Tecumseh Public Schools School District?
Tecumseh Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Tecumseh Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,928 is less than the state median of $17,455. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,498 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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