Top Rankings
Yale School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,723 students in Yale School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Yale School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
6 Schools
3,462 Schools
# Students
1,723 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Yale School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#70 out of 862 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.2%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
93%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,136 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,581 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$30,868 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$29,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,136
$22,572
Spending / Student
$17,581
$21,839
Best Yale School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Avoca Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8751 Willow St
Avoca, MI 48006
(810) 324-2660
Avoca, MI 48006
(810) 324-2660
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
John F Farrellemmett Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3300 Kinney Rd
Emmett, MI 48022
(810) 384-1300
Emmett, MI 48022
(810) 384-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Yale Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 School Dr
Yale, MI 48097
(810) 387-3231
Yale, MI 48097
(810) 387-3231
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Yale Junior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
198 School Dr
Yale, MI 48097
(810) 387-3231
Yale, MI 48097
(810) 387-3231
Gr: 6-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Yale Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
247 School Dr
Yale, MI 48097
(810) 387-3231
Yale, MI 48097
(810) 387-3231
Gr: 9-12 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Phoenix Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
247 School Dr
Yale, MI 48097
(810) 387-3231
Yale, MI 48097
(810) 387-3231
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Yale School District?
Yale School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,723 students.
What is the rank of Yale School District?
Yale School District is ranked #71 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Yale School District?
93% of Yale School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Yale School District?
Yale School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Yale School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,581 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
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