For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 908 students in White Cloud School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in White Cloud School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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
908 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
White Cloud 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 82% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#650 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Graduation Rate
82%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
3%
18%
% White
86%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,301 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,715 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,301
$18,604
Spending / Student
$13,715
$17,782
Best White Cloud School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White Cloud Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
585 East Pine Hill St
White Cloud, MI 49349
(231) 689-2301
White Cloud, MI 49349
(231) 689-2301
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
White Cloud High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
555 E Wilcox Ave
White Cloud, MI 49349
(231) 689-1705
White Cloud, MI 49349
(231) 689-1705
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
White Cloud Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
555 E Wilcox Ave
White Cloud, MI 49349
(231) 689-1705
White Cloud, MI 49349
(231) 689-1705
Gr: 6-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to White Cloud School District?
White Cloud School District manages 3 public schools serving 908 students.
What is the rank of White Cloud School District?
White Cloud School District is ranked #643 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 White Cloud School District?
86% of White Cloud School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of White Cloud School District?
White Cloud School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is White Cloud School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,715 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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