Allegan Public Schools School District
School District · Allegan, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
2,128
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
2,128
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Evaluating Allegan Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Allegan Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Le White Middle School
Allegan · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Ward Elementary School
Allegan · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Allegan Alternative High School
Allegan · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#330 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,583
+$0 vs Michigan median
District size
2,128 students
Larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Allegan Public Schools ranks #330 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Allegan Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Le White Middle School (6.3/10), West Ward Elementary School (6.2/10), and Allegan Alternative High School (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Allegan Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le White Middle School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 2 | West Ward Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Allegan Alternative High School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Dawson Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 5 | North Ward Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Allegan High School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Pine Trails Elementary School | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Allegan Public Schools
Allegan Public Schools is a Allegan, Michigan school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 2,128 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. District-level spending was $14,583 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Allegan Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Le White Middle School, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.
In standardized testing, Allegan Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 38.7% and ELA proficiency of 48.4%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Allegan Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Allegan Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Allegan Public Schools
8 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Allegan
- Total Enrollment
- 2,128
- Teachers (FTE)
- 125
- District spending per student
- $14,583NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Allegan Public Schools?
Allegan Public Schools has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Allegan Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Allegan Public Schools is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Allegan Public Schools?
Allegan Public Schools's district-level spending was $14,583 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Allegan Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Allegan Public Schools is 17:1.
What is the top-rated school in Allegan Public Schools?
Le White Middle School is the highest-rated school in Allegan Public Schools with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What are the test scores in Allegan Public Schools?
Across schools in Allegan Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Allegan Public Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Allegan Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.4%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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