Top Rankings
New Lothrop Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 903 students in New Lothrop Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in New Lothrop Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
903 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New Lothrop Area School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#187 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
93%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,391 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,565 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,391
$18,604
Spending / Student
$13,565
$17,782
Best New Lothrop Area School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Lothrop High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9285 Easton Rd
New Lothrop, MI 48460
(810) 638-5054
New Lothrop, MI 48460
(810) 638-5054
Gr: 7-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
New Lothrop Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9387 Genesee St
New Lothrop, MI 48460
(810) 638-5026
New Lothrop, MI 48460
(810) 638-5026
Gr: PK-6 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Lothrop Area School District?
New Lothrop Area School District manages 2 public schools serving 903 students.
What is the rank of New Lothrop Area School District?
New Lothrop Area School District is ranked #224 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) 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 science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Lothrop Area School District?
93% of New Lothrop Area School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Lothrop Area School District?
New Lothrop Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is New Lothrop Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,565 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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