For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 553 students in Fulton Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Fulton Schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
553 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fulton Schools, 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 85% has increased from 55-59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#419 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
85%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
88%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,729 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 $16,752 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,729
$18,604
Spending / Student
$16,752
$17,782
Best Fulton Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8060 Ely Hwy
Middleton, MI 48856
(989) 236-7234
Middleton, MI 48856
(989) 236-7234
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Fulton High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8060 Ely Hwy
Middleton, MI 48856
(989) 236-7232
Middleton, MI 48856
(989) 236-7232
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Fulton Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8060 Ely Hwy
Middleton, MI 48856
(989) 236-7232
Middleton, MI 48856
(989) 236-7232
Gr: 6-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fulton Schools?
Fulton Schools manages 3 public schools serving 553 students.
What is the rank of Fulton Schools?
Fulton Schools is ranked #479 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton Schools?
88% of Fulton Schools students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fulton Schools?
Fulton Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Fulton Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,752 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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