Top Rankings
Leslie School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,103 students in Leslie School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Leslie School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (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
4 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,103 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Leslie School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 846 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 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#393 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.56
% 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 $15,645 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,485 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,645
$18,510
Spending / Student
$14,485
$17,693
Best Leslie School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leslie High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4141 Hull Rd
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-9500
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-9500
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
Rank: #22.
Woodworth Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
212 Pennsylvania St
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-5151
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-5151
Grades: PK-4
| 419 students
Rank: #33.
Leslie Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Kimball St
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-8218
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-8218
Grades: 5-8
| 333 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ingham Virtual High School
Alternative School
4141 Hull Rd
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-9500
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-9500
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Leslie School District?
Leslie School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,103 students.
What is the rank of Leslie School District?
Leslie School District is ranked #413 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 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 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Leslie School District?
93% of Leslie 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 Leslie School District?
Leslie School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Leslie School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,485 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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