Bessemer Area School District
School District · Bessemer, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,944
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,944
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#121 of 532
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,944
$639 vs Michigan median
District size
352 students
Smaller than Michigan median
About Bessemer Area School District
Bessemer Area School District is a Bessemer, Michigan school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 352 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. The district invests $13,944 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Bessemer Area School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Washington School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Bessemer Area School District students show an average math proficiency of 29.7% and ELA proficiency of 42.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Bessemer Area School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bessemer Area School District with test data.
Schools in Bessemer Area School District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Bessemer
- Total Enrollment
- 352
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bessemer Area School District?
Bessemer Area School District 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 Bessemer Area School District?
The average composite rating for Bessemer Area School District is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bessemer Area School District?
Bessemer Area School District spends $13,944 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bessemer Area School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bessemer Area School District is 12.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bessemer Area School District?
Washington School is the highest-rated school in Bessemer Area School District with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Bessemer Area School District?
Across schools in Bessemer Area School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 29.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.8%
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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