Bessemer Area School District
School District · Bessemer, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,944
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,944
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Evaluating Bessemer Area School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bessemer Area 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.
Ad Johnston Jrsr High School
Bessemer · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Washington School
Bessemer · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#185 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,944
$639 vs Michigan median
District size
352 students
Smaller than Michigan median
Top-Rated Schools in Bessemer Area School District
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 | Ad Johnston Jrsr High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Washington School | 6.0 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.5/10, Bessemer Area School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ad Johnston Jrsr High School, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Bessemer Area School District students show an average math proficiency of 39.6% and ELA proficiency of 53.3%.
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 6.5/10. 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?
Ad Johnston Jrsr High School is the highest-rated school in Bessemer Area School District with a composite score of 7.0/10.
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 39.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.3%. 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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.3%
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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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