Reed City Area Public Schools School District
School District · Reed City, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,577
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,577
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Evaluating Reed City Area Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Reed City Area 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.
Reed City Middle School
Reed City · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gt Norman Elementary School
Reed City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Reed City High School
Reed City · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#363 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,577
$1,006 vs Michigan median
District size
1,421 students
Typical than Michigan median
The short answer
Reed City Area Public Schools ranks #363 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Reed City Area Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Reed City Middle School (5.9/10), Gt Norman Elementary School (5.8/10), and Reed City High School (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Reed City Area Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reed City Middle School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Gt Norman Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Reed City High School | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Reed City Area Public Schools
Reed City Area Public Schools is a Reed City, Michigan school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,421 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.8:1. The district invests $13,577 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Reed City Area Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Reed City Middle School, which has a composite score of 5.9/10.
In standardized testing, Reed City Area Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 32.5% and ELA proficiency of 46.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Reed City Area Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Reed City Area Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Reed City Area Public Schools
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Reed City
- Total Enrollment
- 1,421
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Reed City Area Public Schools?
Reed City Area Public Schools has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Reed City Area Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Reed City Area Public Schools is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Reed City Area Public Schools?
Reed City Area Public Schools spends $13,577 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Reed City Area Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Reed City Area Public Schools is 17.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Reed City Area Public Schools?
Reed City Middle School is the highest-rated school in Reed City Area Public Schools with a composite score of 5.9/10.
What are the test scores in Reed City Area Public Schools?
Across schools in Reed City Area Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Reed City Area Public Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Reed City Area Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 3 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.4%
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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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