Whittemore-prescott Area Schools School District
School District · Whittemore, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
642
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
642
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Evaluating Whittemore-prescott Area Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Whittemore-prescott Area Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Whittemoreprescott Jrsr High School
Whittemore · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Whittemoreprescott Area Elementary
Whittemore · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#413 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,592
+$1,009 vs Michigan median
District size
642 students
Smaller than Michigan median
Top-Rated Schools in Whittemore-prescott Area Schools
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 | Whittemoreprescott Jrsr High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Whittemoreprescott Area Elementary | 3.6 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Whittemore-prescott Area Schools
Whittemore-prescott Area Schools is a Whittemore, Michigan school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 642 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.9:1. District-level spending was $15,592 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Whittemore-prescott Area Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Whittemoreprescott Jrsr High School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Whittemore-prescott Area Schools students show an average math proficiency of 24.2% and ELA proficiency of 38.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Whittemore-prescott Area Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Whittemore-prescott Area Schools with test data.
Schools in Whittemore-prescott Area Schools
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Whittemore
- Total Enrollment
- 642
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- District spending per student
- $15,592NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 28.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Whittemore-prescott Area Schools?
Whittemore-prescott Area Schools 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 Whittemore-prescott Area Schools?
The average composite rating for Whittemore-prescott Area Schools is 5.3/10. 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 Whittemore-prescott Area Schools?
Whittemore-prescott Area Schools's district-level spending was $15,592 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 Whittemore-prescott Area Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Whittemore-prescott Area Schools is 18.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Whittemore-prescott Area Schools?
Whittemoreprescott Jrsr High School is the highest-rated school in Whittemore-prescott Area Schools with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Whittemore-prescott Area Schools?
Across schools in Whittemore-prescott Area Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 24.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.9%. 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
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 24.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.9%
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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