Top Rankings
Manistee Area 51±¬ÁÏs ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,222 students in Manistee Area 51±¬ÁÏs. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
51±¬ÁÏs in Manistee Area 51±¬ÁÏs have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,506 Schools
# Students
1,222 Students
1,376,194 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Manistee Area 51±¬ÁÏs, which is ranked within the top 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 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#277 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Graduation Rate
77%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.56
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
2%
18%
% White
86%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,897 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,936 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,897
$18,512
Spending / Student
$12,936
$17,694
Best Manistee Area 51±¬ÁÏs 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manistee Middle High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 12th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-2547
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-2547
Gr: 6-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1309 Madison Rd
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3271
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3271
Gr: 3-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 Bryant Ave
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-9285
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-9285
Gr: K-2 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Manistee Area 51±¬ÁÏs?
Manistee Area 51±¬ÁÏs manages 3 public schools serving 1,222 students.
What is the rank of Manistee Area 51±¬ÁÏs?
Manistee Area 51±¬ÁÏs is ranked #282 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Manistee Area 51±¬ÁÏs?
86% of Manistee Area 51±¬ÁÏs students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manistee Area 51±¬ÁÏs?
Manistee Area 51±¬ÁÏs has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Manistee Area 51±¬ÁÏs's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,936 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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