When it comes to raising a family, one of the most important matters to consider is what kind of education your kids are going to get. That’s why we found this info on the best schools in Michigan, put together by niche.com, so useful. The site collects a number of data points that are helpful in determining just what makes a good school district.
Have a look.
- Bloomfield Hills
ellenm1/Flickr With A’s in academics, health and safety, and extracurricular activities, Bloomfield Public Schools rank the highest in Michigan.
- Birmingham
Ken Lund/Flickr Birmingham Public Schools also boasts high marks, with A’s for academics and teachers, and B’s for health and safety, and student culture and diversity.
- Okemos
By Dj1997 - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0 Look to Meridian Charter Township, home to Okemos Public Schools, a district of about 4,000 students, for schools that achieve high grades in academics, teachers, and educational outcomes.
- Novi
By transly - http://www.flickr.com/photos/transly/5727814051/, CC BY 2.0 The Novi Community School District has just over 6,000 students in 10 schools. Nearly 80 percent of those students are proficient in math and reading, explaining its high ranks in academics and educational outcomes.
- Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor Public Schools/Facebook One of the larger cities on this list, the schools within the Ann Arbor Public Schools have about 16,500 students; the district invests an average of about $13,600 per student. The result is high grades in academics, educational outcomes, and extracurricular activities.
- Saline
By Limetolime at English Wikipedia - Limetolime at English Wikipedia, Public Domain The district in this township consists of just over 5,200 students, 77 percent of whom are proficient in math and reading. This, and the $11,700 in spending per student accounts for high marks in several areas.
- Troy
Troy School District/Facebook The Troy School District has 12,500 students who attend its 20 campuses. About 80 percent of those pupils excel in math and reading, as well as extracurricular activities, sports, and fitness.
- Grosse Pointe
Grosse Pointe Public Schools/Facebook This district serves just over 8,300 students who reside in one of the five Pointes that make up the Grosse Pointes communities. About 72 percent the district’s students are proficient in math and reading, and the district invests $13,000 per student. All this lends itself to high ratings in academics and other areas.
- East Grand Rapids
East Grand Rapids Public Schools/Facebook This smaller district of about 3,000 students and five campuses invests just under $11,000 per pupil, which contributes to its high marks in academics.
- Northville
Michigan Municipal League/Flickr Some 76 percent of the students at this suburban school district are proficient in math and reading, thanks to the $11,700 investment made for each pupil.
- Portage
Portage Public Schools/Facebook The school district in Portage is made up of 14 campuses, attended by 8,700 students. About 66 percent of those students excel in math and reading.
- Chelsea
Michigan Municipal League/Flickr Nearly three quarters of the 2,429 students in this school district are proficient in reading and math…a promising start for these youngsters.
We’re not making this up – this list is all based on statistics. But we know there are other factors that make a community a great place to learn. Tell us, what are some of the things that make a school district attractive for you and your family?
ellenm1/Flickr
With A’s in academics, health and safety, and extracurricular activities, Bloomfield Public Schools rank the highest in Michigan.
Ken Lund/Flickr
Birmingham Public Schools also boasts high marks, with A’s for academics and teachers, and B’s for health and safety, and student culture and diversity.
By Dj1997 - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0
Look to Meridian Charter Township, home to Okemos Public Schools, a district of about 4,000 students, for schools that achieve high grades in academics, teachers, and educational outcomes.
By transly - http://www.flickr.com/photos/transly/5727814051/, CC BY 2.0
The Novi Community School District has just over 6,000 students in 10 schools. Nearly 80 percent of those students are proficient in math and reading, explaining its high ranks in academics and educational outcomes.
Ann Arbor Public Schools/Facebook
One of the larger cities on this list, the schools within the Ann Arbor Public Schools have about 16,500 students; the district invests an average of about $13,600 per student. The result is high grades in academics, educational outcomes, and extracurricular activities.
By Limetolime at English Wikipedia - Limetolime at English Wikipedia, Public Domain
The district in this township consists of just over 5,200 students, 77 percent of whom are proficient in math and reading. This, and the $11,700 in spending per student accounts for high marks in several areas.
Troy School District/Facebook
The Troy School District has 12,500 students who attend its 20 campuses. About 80 percent of those pupils excel in math and reading, as well as extracurricular activities, sports, and fitness.
Grosse Pointe Public Schools/Facebook
This district serves just over 8,300 students who reside in one of the five Pointes that make up the Grosse Pointes communities. About 72 percent the district’s students are proficient in math and reading, and the district invests $13,000 per student. All this lends itself to high ratings in academics and other areas.
East Grand Rapids Public Schools/Facebook
This smaller district of about 3,000 students and five campuses invests just under $11,000 per pupil, which contributes to its high marks in academics.
Michigan Municipal League/Flickr
Some 76 percent of the students at this suburban school district are proficient in math and reading, thanks to the $11,700 investment made for each pupil.
Portage Public Schools/Facebook
The school district in Portage is made up of 14 campuses, attended by 8,700 students. About 66 percent of those students excel in math and reading.
Nearly three quarters of the 2,429 students in this school district are proficient in reading and math…a promising start for these youngsters.
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