Kearsley Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,843 students in Kearsley Community 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 Kearsley Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Kearsley Community 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 76% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.55
# American Indian Students
13 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
251 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
9%
# Black Students
284 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
10%
18%
# White Students
2,061 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
73%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
227 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
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:
262
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
166
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
202
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
196
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
206
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
215
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
210
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
230
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
212
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
326
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
274
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
167
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
177
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 $12,994 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 $11,696 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Kearsley Community School District?
Kearsley Community School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,843 students.
What is the rank of Kearsley Community School District?
Kearsley Community School District is ranked #501 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kearsley Community School District?
73% of Kearsley Community School District students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kearsley Community School District?
Kearsley Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Kearsley Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,696 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 6 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 2,843 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Graduation Rate
: 76% (Btm 50% in MI)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
