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Bellaire School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 255 students in Bellaire School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Bellaire School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
2 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
255 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bellaire School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 851 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#377 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
95%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,773 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,478 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,773
$18,510
Spending / Student
$21,478
$17,693
Best Bellaire School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bellaire Middlehigh School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
204 W Forrest Home Ave
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8015
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8015
Grades: 6-12
| 144 students
Rank: #22.
John R Rodger Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6535 John R Rodgers Rd
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8916
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8916
Grades: K-5
| 111 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bellaire School District?
Bellaire School District manages 2 public schools serving 255 students.
What is the rank of Bellaire School District?
Bellaire School District is ranked #353 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bellaire School District?
95% of Bellaire School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bellaire School District?
Bellaire School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Bellaire School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,478 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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