Athens Area Schools School District
School District · East Leroy, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,290
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,290
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Evaluating Athens Area Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Athens Area Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Athens Juniorsenor High School
Athens · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
East Leroy Elementary School
East Leroy · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#283 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,290
$293 vs Michigan median
District size
469 students
Smaller than Michigan median
Top-Rated Schools in Athens Area Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athens Juniorsenor High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | East Leroy Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Athens Area Schools
Athens Area Schools is a East Leroy, Michigan school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 469 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. The district invests $14,290 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Athens Area Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Athens Juniorsenor High School, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Athens Area Schools students show an average math proficiency of 35.6% and ELA proficiency of 51.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Athens Area Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Athens Area Schools with test data.
Schools in Athens Area Schools
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- East Leroy
- Total Enrollment
- 469
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Athens Area Schools?
Athens Area Schools has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Athens Area Schools?
The average composite rating for Athens Area Schools is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Athens Area Schools?
Athens Area Schools spends $14,290 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Athens Area Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Athens Area Schools is 12:1.
What is the top-rated school in Athens Area Schools?
Athens Juniorsenor High School is the highest-rated school in Athens Area Schools with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Athens Area Schools?
Across schools in Athens Area Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.0%
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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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