For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 808 students in Vassar 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 Vassar School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
4 Schools
3,469 Schools
# Students
808 Students
1,369,239 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
82,986 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Vassar School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 77% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#601 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
77%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.1%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
4%
18%
% White
86%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,071 is higher than the state median of $18,606. The school district revenue/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,705 is higher than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,071
$18,606
Spending / Student
$18,705
$17,784
Best Vassar School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarence Fischer Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1020 Commerce Dr
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-8535
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-8535
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Central School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
425 Division St
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-8566
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-8566
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Vassar Senior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 Athletic St
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-8534
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-8534
Gr: 6-12 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vassar School District?
Vassar School District manages 4 public schools serving 808 students.
What is the rank of Vassar School District?
Vassar School District is ranked #601 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Vassar School District?
86% of Vassar School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vassar School District?
Vassar School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Vassar School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,705 is higher than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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