Top Rankings
Sturgis 51±¬ÁÏs ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,885 students in Sturgis 51±¬ÁÏs. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
51±¬ÁÏs in Sturgis 51±¬ÁÏs have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,508 Schools
# Students
2,885 Students
1,376,286 Students
# Teachers
155 Teachers
82,375 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sturgis 51±¬ÁÏs, 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 87% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#588 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
37%
9%
% Black
2%
18%
% White
58%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,431 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 $12,898 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,431
$18,510
Spending / Student
$12,898
$17,693
Best Sturgis 51±¬ÁÏs 51±¬ÁÏs (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sturgis Schools Adult Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
107 West West St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1540
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1540
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Sturgis High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
216 Vinewood Ave
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1515
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1515
Gr: 9-12 | 973 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Eastwood School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
909 S Franks Ave
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1560
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1560
Gr: 3-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Sturgis Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E Lafayette St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1550
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1550
Gr: 6-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
421 E Congress St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1565
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1565
Gr: K-2 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
702 E Lafayette St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1570
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1570
Gr: K-2 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
403 East St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1575
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1575
Gr: K-2 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sturgis 51±¬ÁÏs?
Sturgis 51±¬ÁÏs manages 7 public schools serving 2,885 students.
What is the rank of Sturgis 51±¬ÁÏs?
Sturgis 51±¬ÁÏs is ranked #584 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sturgis 51±¬ÁÏs?
58% of Sturgis 51±¬ÁÏs students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sturgis 51±¬ÁÏs?
Sturgis 51±¬ÁÏs has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Sturgis 51±¬ÁÏs's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,898 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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