Top Rankings
Atherton Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 692 students in Atherton Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
51爆料s in Atherton Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,533 Schools
# Students
692 Students
1,381,449 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
82,748 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Atherton Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 854 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 70-74% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#722 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.56
# American Indian Students
1 Student
8,587 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
50,790 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
58 Students
126,442 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
215 Students
246,380 Students
% Black Students
31%
18%
# White Students
322 Students
873,705 Students
% White Students
47%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,223 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
92 Students
73,519 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
34
111,142
# Students in 1st Grade:
52
101,293
# Students in 2nd Grade:
43
103,275
# Students in 3rd Grade:
46
100,747
# Students in 4th Grade:
36
102,248
# Students in 5th Grade:
39
101,548
# Students in 6th Grade:
56
102,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
47
103,791
# Students in 8th Grade:
53
103,125
# Students in 9th Grade:
70
114,848
# Students in 10th Grade:
79
113,192
# Students in 11th Grade:
80
110,071
# Students in 12th Grade:
57
109,646
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,676 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,441. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,107 is less than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,676
$18,441
Spending / Student
$15,107
$17,627
Best Atherton Community Schools School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2400 Clarice Ave
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-0850
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-0850
Grades: PK-12
| 64 students
Rank: #22.
Atherton Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3444 S Genesee Rd
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-0604
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-0604
Grades: K-6
| 306 students
Rank: #33.
Atherton Jr Sr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3354 S Genesee Rd
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-9184
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-9184
Grades: 7-12
| 322 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Atherton Community Schools School District?
Atherton Community Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 692 students.
What is the rank of Atherton Community Schools School District?
Atherton Community Schools School District is ranked #723 out of 854 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Atherton Community Schools School District?
47% of Atherton Community Schools School District students are White, 31% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Atherton Community Schools School District?
Atherton Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Atherton Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,107 is less than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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