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St. Louis Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 897 students in St. Louis Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in St. Louis Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
3,506 Schools
# Students
897 Students
1,376,194 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
St. Louis Public 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#625 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
14%
9%
% Black
2%
18%
% White
81%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,122 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,493 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,122
$18,512
Spending / Student
$13,493
$17,694
Best St. Louis Public Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Louis High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
113 E Saginaw St
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-2500
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Ts Nurnberger Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
312 Union St
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-5155
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-5155
Gr: 6-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Eugene M Nikkari Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 W State St
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-5131
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-5131
Gr: 3-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
121 I And K St
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-3535
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-3535
Gr: PK-2 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. Louis Public Schools?
St. Louis Public Schools manages 4 public schools serving 897 students.
What is the rank of St. Louis Public Schools?
St. Louis Public Schools is ranked #626 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in St. Louis Public Schools?
81% of St. Louis Public Schools students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Louis Public Schools?
St. Louis Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is St. Louis Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,493 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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