For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,928 students in Eaton Rapids 51±¬ÁÏs. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
51±¬ÁÏs in Eaton Rapids 51±¬ÁÏs have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
3,506 Schools
# Students
1,928 Students
1,376,194 Students
# Teachers
131 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Eaton Rapids 51±¬ÁÏs, 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 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#402 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Graduation Rate
77%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
85%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,294 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,480 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,294
$18,512
Spending / Student
$15,480
$17,694
Best Eaton Rapids 51±¬ÁÏs 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lockwood Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 Greyhound Dr
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-8194
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-8194
Gr: PK-3 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Eaton Rapids High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 State St
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-2216
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-2216
Gr: 9-12 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Eaton Rapids Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 Greyhound Dr
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-8151
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-8151
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Greyhound Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
805 Greyhound Dr
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-9192
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-9192
Gr: 3-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Greyhound Central Performance Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
912 Greyhound Dr
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-1138
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-1138
Gr: 3-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
912 Greyhound Dr
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-1064
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-1064
Gr: PK-K | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Eaton Rapids 51±¬ÁÏs?
Eaton Rapids 51±¬ÁÏs manages 6 public schools serving 1,928 students.
What is the rank of Eaton Rapids 51±¬ÁÏs?
Eaton Rapids 51±¬ÁÏs is ranked #443 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 Eaton Rapids 51±¬ÁÏs?
85% of Eaton Rapids 51±¬ÁÏs students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 Eaton Rapids 51±¬ÁÏs?
Eaton Rapids 51±¬ÁÏs has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Eaton Rapids 51±¬ÁÏs's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,480 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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