Sturgis 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 2,952 students in Sturgis School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Sturgis School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Sturgis 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 84% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.55
# American Indian Students
1 Student
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,039 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
35%
9%
# Black Students
60 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
1,744 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
59%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
79 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
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:
213
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
230
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
208
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
224
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
227
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
214
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
230
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
192
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
221
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
251
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
235
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
249
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
258
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 $15,081 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,605 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Sturgis School District?
Sturgis School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,952 students.
What is the rank of Sturgis School District?
Sturgis School District is ranked #572 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 Sturgis School District?
59% of Sturgis School District students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sturgis School District?
Sturgis School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Sturgis School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,605 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 6 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 2,952 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Graduation Rate
: 84% (Top 50% in MI)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
