Anchor Bay School District
School District · Casco, Michigan
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,583
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,583
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
Evaluating Anchor Bay School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Anchor Bay School District 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.
Great Oaks Elementary School
Chesterfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lottie M Schmidt Elem School
Chesterfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Francois Maconce Elem School
Ira · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#107 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,583
+$0 vs Michigan median
District size
5,397 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Anchor Bay School District ranks #107 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Anchor Bay School District's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Great Oaks Elementary School (8.1/10), Lottie M Schmidt Elem School (7.9/10), and Francois Maconce Elem School (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 19% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Anchor Bay School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Anchor Bay School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Oaks Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Lottie M Schmidt Elem School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Francois Maconce Elem School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Dean a Naldrett School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Ashley Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Lighthouse Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Anchor Bay Middle School South | 6.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Anchor Bay High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Anchor Bay Middle School North | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Anchor Bay School District
Anchor Bay School District is a Casco, Michigan school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 5,397 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.8:1. The district invests $14,583 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Anchor Bay School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Great Oaks Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Anchor Bay School District students show an average math proficiency of 50.7% and ELA proficiency of 60.7%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Anchor Bay School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Anchor Bay School District with test data.
Schools in Anchor Bay School District
10 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Casco
- Total Enrollment
- 5,397
- Teachers (FTE)
- 287
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Anchor Bay School District?
Anchor Bay School District has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Anchor Bay School District?
The average composite rating for Anchor Bay School District is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Anchor Bay School District?
Anchor Bay School District spends $14,583 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Anchor Bay School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Anchor Bay School District is 18.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Anchor Bay School District?
Great Oaks Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Anchor Bay School District with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Anchor Bay School District?
Across schools in Anchor Bay School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Anchor Bay School District compare to other districts in Michigan?
Anchor Bay School District has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 10 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
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.7%
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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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