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Bessemer Area School District

301 East Sellar St
Bessemer, MI 49911-1522
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Bessemer Area 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 352 students in Bessemer Area 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 Bessemer Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), 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
352 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bessemer Area 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 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#333 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
30-34%
34%
45-49%
45%
35-39%
38%
≥90%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.56
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
88%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,327 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,935 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,327
$18,510
Spending / Student
$15,935
$17,693

Best Bessemer Area School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 E Sellar St
Bessemer, MI 49911
(906) 663-4515
Grades: K-6
| 178 students
Rank: #22.
Ad Johnston Jrsr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 W Lead St
Bessemer, MI 49911
(906) 667-0413
Grades: 7-12
| 174 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bessemer Area School District?
Bessemer Area School District manages 2 public schools serving 352 students.
What is the rank of Bessemer Area School District?
Bessemer Area School District is ranked #366 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 Bessemer Area School District?
88% of Bessemer Area School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bessemer Area School District?
Bessemer Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Bessemer Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,935 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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