Top Rankings
Fowler 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 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 425 students in Fowler 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 Fowler School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
3,470 Schools
# Students
425 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fowler School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 845 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#42 out of 862 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
96%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,501 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,553 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,501
$18,604
Spending / Student
$14,553
$17,782
Best Fowler School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waldron Elementary And Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11214 W Kent St
Fowler, MI 48835
(989) 593-2160
Fowler, MI 48835
(989) 593-2160
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Fowler High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 South Wright Rd
Fowler, MI 48835
(989) 593-2250
Fowler, MI 48835
(989) 593-2250
Gr: 9-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fowler School District?
Fowler School District manages 2 public schools serving 425 students.
What is the rank of Fowler School District?
Fowler School District is ranked #46 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 10%) 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 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fowler School District?
96% of Fowler School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fowler School District?
Fowler School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Fowler School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,553 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
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