Top Rankings
New Buffalo Area Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 508 students in New Buffalo Area Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in New Buffalo Area Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
3 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
508 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New Buffalo Area Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#21 out of 862 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
12%
9%
% Black
2%
18%
% White
81%
63%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,756 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,791 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,756
$18,510
Spending / Student
$32,791
$17,693
Best New Buffalo Area Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Buffalo Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12291 Lubke Rd
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6060
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6060
Grades: PK-5
| 216 students
Rank: #22.
New Buffalo Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1112 E Clay St
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6003
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6003
Grades: 6-8
| 123 students
Rank: #33.
New Buffalo Senior High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1112 E Clay St
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6001
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6001
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Buffalo Area Schools School District?
New Buffalo Area Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 508 students.
What is the rank of New Buffalo Area Schools School District?
New Buffalo Area Schools School District is ranked #27 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Buffalo Area Schools School District?
81% of New Buffalo Area Schools School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Buffalo Area Schools School District?
New Buffalo Area Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is New Buffalo Area Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,791 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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