Top Rankings
Milan Area Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,742 students in Milan Area Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Milan Area Schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
6 Schools
3,508 Schools
# Students
1,742 Students
1,376,286 Students
# Teachers
121 Teachers
82,375 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Milan Area Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#261 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
2%
18%
% White
84%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,294 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,587 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,294
$18,510
Spending / Student
$17,587
$17,693
Best Milan Area Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clayton H Symons Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
432 S Platt Rd
Milan, MI 48160
(734) 439-5300
Milan, MI 48160
(734) 439-5300
Gr: 3-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Milan High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Big Red Dr
Milan, MI 48160
(734) 439-5000
Milan, MI 48160
(734) 439-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Milan Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
920 North St
Milan, MI 48160
(734) 439-5200
Milan, MI 48160
(734) 439-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Milan Alternative Education
Alternative School
920 North St
Milan, MI 48160
(734) 439-5050
Milan, MI 48160
(734) 439-5050
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
707 Marvin St
Milan, MI 48160
(734) 439-5100
Milan, MI 48160
(734) 439-5100
Gr: PK-2 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Young Adult Program
Special Education School
8 Park Ln
Milan, MI 48160
(734) 439-5050
Milan, MI 48160
(734) 439-5050
Gr: Inquire with school | 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Milan Area Schools?
Milan Area Schools manages 6 public schools serving 1,742 students.
What is the rank of Milan Area Schools?
Milan Area Schools is ranked #277 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Milan Area Schools?
84% of Milan Area Schools students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Milan Area Schools?
Milan Area Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Milan Area Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,587 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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