Top Rankings
St. Joseph School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,918 students in St. Joseph School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in St. Joseph School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
2,918 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
149 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
St. Joseph 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 98% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#63 out of 862 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
38%
Graduation Rate
98%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
8%
18%
% White
73%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,175 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 $12,264 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,175
$18,604
Spending / Student
$12,264
$17,782
Best St. Joseph School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brown School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2027 Brown School Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3500
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Upton Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Maiden Ln
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3400
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
St. Joseph High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2521 Stadium Dr
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3200
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1102 Orchard Ave
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3700
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Clarke School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
515 E Glenlord Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3600
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3600
Gr: K-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. Joseph School District?
St. Joseph School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,918 students.
What is the rank of St. Joseph School District?
St. Joseph School District is ranked #61 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St. Joseph School District?
73% of St. Joseph School District students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Joseph School District?
St. Joseph School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is St. Joseph School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,264 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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