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Perry 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 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 976 students in Perry School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Perry School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
3,470 Schools
# Students
976 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Perry School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 92% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#399 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
90%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,151 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,363 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,151
$18,604
Spending / Student
$13,363
$17,782
Best Perry School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perry Elementary Early Learning Center
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 N Watkins
Perry, MI 48872
(517) 625-3101
Perry, MI 48872
(517) 625-3101
Gr: PK-2 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Perry Upper Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2775 W Britton Rd
Perry, MI 48872
(517) 625-6196
Perry, MI 48872
(517) 625-6196
Gr: 3-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Perry Secondary Campus Home To Perry Middle Perry High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2555 W Britton Rd
Perry, MI 48872
(517) 625-3104
Perry, MI 48872
(517) 625-3104
Gr: 7-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Perry School District?
Perry School District manages 3 public schools serving 976 students.
What is the rank of Perry School District?
Perry School District is ranked #436 out of 845 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 Perry School District?
90% of Perry School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Perry School District?
Perry School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Perry School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,363 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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