Top Rankings
Tecumseh 51±¬ÁÏs ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,482 students in Tecumseh 51±¬ÁÏs. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
51±¬ÁÏs in Tecumseh 51±¬ÁÏs have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
7 Schools
3,506 Schools
# Students
2,482 Students
1,376,294 Students
# Teachers
147 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tecumseh 51±¬ÁÏs, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 87% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#189 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
1%
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 $14,841 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,004 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,841
$18,510
Spending / Student
$12,004
$17,693
Best Tecumseh 51±¬ÁÏs 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herrick Park Intermediate School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Herrick Park Dr
Tecumseh, MI 49286
(517) 423-2324
Tecumseh, MI 49286
(517) 423-2324
Gr: 3-4 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Tecumseh Acres North Early Learning Center
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 S Adrian St
Tecumseh, MI 49286
(517) 423-9744
Tecumseh, MI 49286
(517) 423-9744
Gr: PK-2 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Tecumseh High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
760 Brown St
Tecumseh, MI 49286
(517) 423-6008
Tecumseh, MI 49286
(517) 423-6008
Gr: 9-12 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Tecumseh Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
307 N Maumee St
Tecumseh, MI 49286
(517) 423-1105
Tecumseh, MI 49286
(517) 423-1105
Gr: 5-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Patterson Intermediate Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 N Van Buren St
Tecumseh, MI 49286
(517) 423-3331
Tecumseh, MI 49286
(517) 423-3331
Gr: 3-4 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Tecumseh Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
760 Brown St
Tecumseh, MI 49286
(517) 423-6008
Tecumseh, MI 49286
(517) 423-6008
Gr: PK-12 | 68 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Sutton South Early Learning Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2780 Sutton Rd
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 423-2367
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 423-2367
Gr: PK-3 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tecumseh 51±¬ÁÏs?
Tecumseh 51±¬ÁÏs manages 7 public schools serving 2,482 students.
What is the rank of Tecumseh 51±¬ÁÏs?
Tecumseh 51±¬ÁÏs is ranked #213 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tecumseh 51±¬ÁÏs?
86% of Tecumseh 51±¬ÁÏs students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 Tecumseh 51±¬ÁÏs?
Tecumseh 51±¬ÁÏs has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Tecumseh 51±¬ÁÏs's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,004 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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