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Watersmeet Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 130 students in Watersmeet Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Watersmeet Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,461 Schools
# Students
130 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Watersmeet Township 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#621 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
81%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)38.7%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
71%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
26%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $38,285 is higher than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,369 is higher than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$4 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$38,285
$22,574
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$33,369
$21,841
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Watersmeet Township School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watersmeet Township School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
N4720 Highway Us45
Watersmeet, MI 49969
(906) 358-4504
Watersmeet, MI 49969
(906) 358-4504
Gr: K-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Watersmeet Township School District?
Watersmeet Township School District manages 1 public schools serving 130 students.
What is the rank of Watersmeet Township School District?
Watersmeet Township School District is ranked #615 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Watersmeet Township School District?
71% of Watersmeet Township School District students are American Indian, 26% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Watersmeet Township School District?
Watersmeet Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Watersmeet Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,369 is higher than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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