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Bessemer Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 352 students in Bessemer Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Bessemer Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,506 Schools
# Students
352 Students
1,376,285 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
82,372 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bessemer Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#442 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.56
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
88%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,327 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,935 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,327
$18,510
Spending / Student
$15,935
$17,693
Best Bessemer Area School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 E Sellar St
Bessemer, MI 49911
(906) 663-4515
Bessemer, MI 49911
(906) 663-4515
Gr: K-6 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Ad Johnston Jrsr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 W Lead St
Bessemer, MI 49911
(906) 667-0413
Bessemer, MI 49911
(906) 667-0413
Gr: 7-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bessemer Area School District?
Bessemer Area School District manages 2 public schools serving 352 students.
What is the rank of Bessemer Area School District?
Bessemer Area School District is ranked #466 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bessemer Area School District?
88% of Bessemer Area School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bessemer Area School District?
Bessemer Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Bessemer Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,935 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
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