Fitzgerald School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,154 students in Fitzgerald School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Fitzgerald School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Fitzgerald School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 82% has increased from 73% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.55
# American Indian Students
5 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
421 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
20%
3%
# Hispanic Students
93 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
1,024 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
47%
18%
# White Students
404 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
19%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
207 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
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:
156
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
153
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
152
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
146
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
116
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
144
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
151
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
133
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
126
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
218
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
231
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
202
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
226
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 $18,697 is higher than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,381 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Fitzgerald School District?
Fitzgerald School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,154 students.
What is the rank of Fitzgerald School District?
Fitzgerald School District is ranked #724 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fitzgerald School District?
47% of Fitzgerald School District students are Black, 20% of students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fitzgerald School District?
Fitzgerald School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Fitzgerald School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,381 is higher than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 6 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 2,154 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
Graduation Rate
: 82% (Top 50% in MI)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
