Flint School District of the City of
School District · Flint, Michigan
Avg Rating
3.4
out of 10
Schools
12
8 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
2,886
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
Avg Rating
3.4
out of 10
Schools
12
8 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
2,886
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
Evaluating Flint School District of the City of?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Flint School District of the City of 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.
Holmes Stem Middle School Academy
Flint · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gateway to Collegemott Community College
Flint · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Southwestern Classical Academy
Flint · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#532 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.8
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,488
+$8,905 vs Michigan median
District size
2,886 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Flint School District of the City of ranks #532 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Flint School District of the City of's schools with real test data average 3.6/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Holmes Stem Middle School Academy (5.8/10), Gateway to Collegemott Community College (5.1/10), and Southwestern Classical Academy (4.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 5.8/10 despite 93% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Flint School District of the City of schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Flint School District of the City of
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holmes Stem Middle School Academy | 5.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Gateway to Collegemott Community College | 5.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Southwestern Classical Academy | 4.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Accelerated Learning Academy | 4.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Pierce School | 4.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Potter School | 3.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Eisenhower School | 2.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Doyleryder School | 2.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Freeman School | 2.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Durant Tuuri Mott School | 2.1 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Flint School District of the City of
Flint School District of the City of is a Flint, Michigan school district serving 12 schools.The district educates 2,886 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.2:1. District-level spending was $23,488 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 3.4/10, Flint School District of the City of has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is Holmes Stem Middle School Academy, which has a composite score of 5.8/10.
In standardized testing, Flint School District of the City of students show an average math proficiency of 18.4% and ELA proficiency of 24.8%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Flint School District of the City of, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Flint School District of the City of with test data.
Schools in Flint School District of the City of
12 schoolsElementary Schools8
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Flint
- Total Enrollment
- 2,886
- Teachers (FTE)
- 143
- District spending per student
- $23,488NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 47.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Flint School District of the City of?
Flint School District of the City of has 12 schools in total — 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Flint School District of the City of?
The average composite rating for Flint School District of the City of is 3.4/10. 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 Flint School District of the City of?
Flint School District of the City of's district-level spending was $23,488 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 Flint School District of the City of?
The average student-teacher ratio in Flint School District of the City of is 20.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Flint School District of the City of?
Holmes Stem Middle School Academy is the highest-rated school in Flint School District of the City of with a composite score of 5.8/10.
What are the test scores in Flint School District of the City of?
Across schools in Flint School District of the City of with test data, the average math proficiency is 18.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 24.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Flint School District of the City of compare to other districts in Michigan?
Flint School District of the City of has an average school rating of 3.4/10 across 12 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
- 3.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 18.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 24.8%
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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