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Durand Area Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,194 students in Durand Area Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
51爆料s in Durand Area Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,533 Schools
# Students
1,194 Students
1,381,449 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
82,748 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Durand Area 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 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#440 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.56
# American Indian Students
2 Students
8,587 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
50,790 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
40 Students
126,442 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
6 Students
246,380 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
1,097 Students
873,705 Students
% White Students
92%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,223 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
43 Students
73,519 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
77
111,142
# Students in 1st Grade:
92
101,293
# Students in 2nd Grade:
89
103,275
# Students in 3rd Grade:
78
100,747
# Students in 4th Grade:
79
102,248
# Students in 5th Grade:
106
101,548
# Students in 6th Grade:
88
102,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
93
103,791
# Students in 8th Grade:
90
103,125
# Students in 9th Grade:
87
114,848
# Students in 10th Grade:
98
113,192
# Students in 11th Grade:
110
110,071
# Students in 12th Grade:
107
109,646
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,431 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,441. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,186 is less than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,431
$18,441
Spending / Student
$13,186
$17,627
Best Durand Area Schools School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Durand Area High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9575 E Monroe Rd
Durand, MI 48429
(989) 288-2684
Durand, MI 48429
(989) 288-2684
Grades: 9-12
| 402 students
Rank: #22.
Robert Kerr School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9591 E Monroe Rd
Durand, MI 48429
(989) 288-2805
Durand, MI 48429
(989) 288-2805
Grades: 2-5
| 352 students
Rank: #33.
Durand Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9550 E Lansing Rd
Durand, MI 48429
(989) 288-3435
Durand, MI 48429
(989) 288-3435
Grades: 6-8
| 271 students
Rank: n/an/a
930 W Main St
Durand, MI 48429
(989) 288-2016
Durand, MI 48429
(989) 288-2016
Grades: PK-1
| 169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Durand Area Schools School District?
Durand Area Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,194 students.
What is the rank of Durand Area Schools School District?
Durand Area Schools School District is ranked #445 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Durand Area Schools School District?
92% of Durand Area Schools School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Durand Area Schools School District?
Durand Area Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Durand Area Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,186 is less than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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