For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 554 students in Munising 51±¬ÁÏs. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
51±¬ÁÏs in Munising 51±¬ÁÏs have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,506 Schools
# Students
554 Students
1,376,194 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Munising 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 85% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#375 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
85%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.56
% American Indian
15%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
80%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,809 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,222 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,809
$18,512
Spending / Student
$15,222
$17,694
Best Munising 51±¬ÁÏs 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William G Mather Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
411 Elm Ave
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2102
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2102
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Munising High And Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 E State Highway M28
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2103
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2103
Gr: 6-12 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Munising 51±¬ÁÏs?
Munising 51±¬ÁÏs manages 2 public schools serving 554 students.
What is the rank of Munising 51±¬ÁÏs?
Munising 51±¬ÁÏs is ranked #396 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Munising 51±¬ÁÏs?
80% of Munising 51±¬ÁÏs students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Munising 51±¬ÁÏs?
Munising 51±¬ÁÏs has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Munising 51±¬ÁÏs's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,222 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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