For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,873 students in Alma School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Alma School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (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 36% (majority Black).
Alma School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.55
# American Indian Students
4 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
198 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
9%
# Black Students
14 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
1,609 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
86%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
35 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
152
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
152
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
133
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
135
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
138
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
156
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
156
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
156
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
137
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
136
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
153
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
136
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
133
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,626 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,678 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Alma School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,873 students.
What is the rank of Alma School District?
Alma School District is ranked #426 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Alma School District?
86% of Alma School District students are White, 11% 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 Alma School District?
Alma School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Alma School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,678 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 5 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,873 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Top 50% in MI)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
