Tawas Area Schools School District
School District · Tawas City, Michigan
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,159
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,159
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#514 of 532
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.8
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,159
$1,424 vs Michigan median
District size
1,138 students
Smaller than Michigan median
About Tawas Area Schools
Tawas Area Schools is a Tawas City, Michigan school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,138 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.7:1. The district invests $13,159 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.5/10, Tawas Area Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Clara B Bolen Elementary School, which has a composite score of 4.8/10.
In standardized testing, Tawas Area Schools students show an average math proficiency of 37.7% and ELA proficiency of 50.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Tawas Area Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Tawas Area Schools with test data.
Schools in Tawas Area Schools
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Tawas City
- Total Enrollment
- 1,138
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tawas Area Schools?
Tawas Area 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 Tawas Area Schools?
The average composite rating for Tawas Area Schools is 4.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Tawas Area Schools?
Tawas Area Schools spends $13,159 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Tawas Area Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Tawas Area Schools is 18.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Tawas Area Schools?
Clara B Bolen Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Tawas Area Schools with a composite score of 4.8/10.
What are the test scores in Tawas Area Schools?
Across schools in Tawas Area Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Tawas Area Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Tawas Area Schools has an average school rating of 4.5/10 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 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
- 4.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.9%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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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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