For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,359 students in Michigan Center School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
51±¬ÁÏs in Michigan Center School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
3 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,359 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Michigan Center School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 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 82% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#541 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Graduation Rate
82%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
2%
18%
% White
87%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,649 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,113 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,649
$18,510
Spending / Student
$12,113
$17,693
Best Michigan Center School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Michigan Center Jrsr High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 S State St
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-1440
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-1440
Gr: 7-12 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Keicher Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
137 Broad St
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-5200
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-5200
Gr: 3-6 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
4064 Page Ave
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-5700
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-5700
Gr: PK-2 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Michigan Center School District?
Michigan Center School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,359 students.
What is the rank of Michigan Center School District?
Michigan Center School District is ranked #571 out of 846 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 Michigan Center School District?
87% of Michigan Center School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Michigan Center School District?
Michigan Center School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Michigan Center School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,113 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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