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Newaygo Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,512 students in Newaygo Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Newaygo Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (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
3 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,512 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Newaygo Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#617 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
12%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
84%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,609 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 $12,342 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,609
$18,510
Spending / Student
$12,342
$17,693
Best Newaygo Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newaygo High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 East St
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-1646
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-1646
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Newaygo Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
29 Post St
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-2100
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-2100
Gr: K-4 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Newaygo Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 76th St
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-1285
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-1285
Gr: 5-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Newaygo Public School District?
Newaygo Public School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,512 students.
What is the rank of Newaygo Public School District?
Newaygo Public School District is ranked #626 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (bottom 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newaygo Public School District?
84% of Newaygo Public School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newaygo Public School District?
Newaygo Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Newaygo Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,342 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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