Bad Axe Public Schools School District
School District · Bad Axe, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,614
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,614
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#361 of 532
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,614
+$31 vs Michigan median
District size
835 students
Smaller than Michigan median
About Bad Axe Public Schools
Bad Axe Public Schools is a Bad Axe, Michigan school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 835 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.5:1. The district invests $14,614 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Bad Axe Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bad Axe Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Bad Axe Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 36.5% and ELA proficiency of 41.0%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Bad Axe Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bad Axe Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Bad Axe Public Schools
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Bad Axe
- Total Enrollment
- 835
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bad Axe Public Schools?
Bad Axe Public Schools has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bad Axe Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Bad Axe 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 per-pupil spending in Bad Axe Public Schools?
Bad Axe Public Schools spends $14,614 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bad Axe Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bad Axe Public Schools is 15.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bad Axe Public Schools?
Bad Axe Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Bad Axe Public Schools with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Bad Axe Public Schools?
Across schools in Bad Axe Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 36.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bad Axe Public Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Bad Axe Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 4 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 36.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.0%
Resources
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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