Avondale School District
School District · Auburn Hills, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
9
4 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
3,837
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
9
4 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
3,837
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Evaluating Avondale School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Avondale 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.
Avondale Gifted and Talented Education
Rochester Hls · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Avondale High School
Auburn Hills · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Deerfield Elementary School
Rochester Hills · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#331 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,600
+$3,017 vs Michigan median
District size
3,837 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Avondale School District ranks #331 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Avondale School District's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Avondale Gifted and Talented Education (8.2/10), Avondale High School (7.5/10), and Deerfield Elementary School (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Avondale School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avondale Gifted and Talented Education | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Avondale High School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Deerfield Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Avondale Middle School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Woodland Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 6 | R Grant Graham Elem School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Auburn Elementary School | 3.1 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Avondale School District
Avondale School District is a Auburn Hills, Michigan school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 3,837 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1. District-level spending was $17,600 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Avondale School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Avondale Gifted and Talented Education, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Avondale School District students show an average math proficiency of 48.9% and ELA proficiency of 60.5%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Avondale School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Avondale School District with test data.
Schools in Avondale School District
9 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Auburn Hills
- Total Enrollment
- 3,837
- Teachers (FTE)
- 251
- District spending per student
- $17,600NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Avondale School District?
Avondale School District has 9 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Avondale School District?
The average composite rating for Avondale School District 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 Avondale School District?
Avondale School District's district-level spending was $17,600 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 Avondale School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Avondale School District is 15.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Avondale School District?
Avondale Gifted and Talented Education is the highest-rated school in Avondale School District with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Avondale School District?
Across schools in Avondale School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Avondale School District compare to other districts in Michigan?
Avondale School District has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 9 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
- 48.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.5%
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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