For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,379 students in Kalkaska School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Kalkaska School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Kalkaska 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 80-84% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.55
# American Indian Students
5 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
11 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
1,290 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
94%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
22 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:
123
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
105
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
102
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
90
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
99
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
107
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
89
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
100
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
115
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
105
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
139
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
101
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
104
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 $15,474 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,577 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Kalkaska School District?
Kalkaska School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,379 students.
What is the rank of Kalkaska School District?
Kalkaska School District is ranked #506 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Kalkaska School District?
94% of Kalkaska School District students are White, 3% 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 Kalkaska School District?
Kalkaska School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Kalkaska School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,577 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 5 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,379 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Top 50% in MI)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
