Bad Axe Public Schools School District
School District · Bad Axe, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 2 high
Enrollment
835
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 2 high
Enrollment
835
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Evaluating Bad Axe Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bad Axe 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.
Bad Axe Middle School
Bad Axe · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bad Axe High School
Bad Axe · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ascent High School
Bad Axe · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#289 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,614
+$31 vs Michigan median
District size
835 students
Smaller than Michigan median
The short answer
Bad Axe Public Schools ranks #289 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Bad Axe Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Bad Axe Middle School (6.8/10), Bad Axe High School (6.7/10), and Ascent High School (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Bad Axe Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bad Axe Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Bad Axe High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Ascent High School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Bad Axe Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $14,614 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Bad Axe Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bad Axe Middle School, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Bad Axe Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 42.9% and ELA proficiency of 49.7%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools2
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Bad Axe
- Total Enrollment
- 835
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- District spending per student
- $14,614NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.0/10. 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 Bad Axe Public Schools?
Bad Axe Public Schools's district-level spending was $14,614 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 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 Middle School is the highest-rated school in Bad Axe Public Schools with a composite score of 6.8/10.
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 42.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.7%. 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 6.0/10 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 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
- 42.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.7%
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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