Top Rankings
Tuscola Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 96 students in Tuscola Independent 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 Tuscola Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
2 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
96 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tuscola Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 20% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#210 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≤20%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)32.6%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
18%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% White
88%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $433,563 is higher than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $381,969 is higher than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$37 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$433,563
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$381,969
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Best Tuscola Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Pines School
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1381 Cleaver Rd
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-5200
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-5200
Gr: PK-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Tuscola Technology Center
Vocational School
1401 Cleaver Rd
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-5300
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-5300
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tuscola Independent School District?
Tuscola Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 96 students.
What is the rank of Tuscola Independent School District?
Tuscola Independent School District is ranked #215 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tuscola Independent School District?
88% of Tuscola Independent School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tuscola Independent School District?
Tuscola Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Tuscola Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $381,969 is higher than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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