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Memphis Community 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 2 public schools serving 739 students in Memphis Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Memphis Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
739 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Memphis Community Schools 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 90-94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#270 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
94%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,912 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,916 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,912
$18,510
Spending / Student
$13,916
$17,693
Best Memphis Community Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Memphis Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
34165 Bordman Rd
Memphis, MI 48041
(810) 392-2125
Memphis, MI 48041
(810) 392-2125
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #22.
Memphis Juniorsenior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
34130 Bordman Rd
Memphis, MI 48041
(810) 392-2186
Memphis, MI 48041
(810) 392-2186
Grades: 6-12
| 411 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Memphis Community Schools School District?
Memphis Community Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 739 students.
What is the rank of Memphis Community Schools School District?
Memphis Community Schools School District is ranked #274 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Memphis Community Schools School District?
94% of Memphis Community Schools School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Memphis Community Schools School District?
Memphis Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Memphis Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,916 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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