Top Rankings
Genesee Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 615 students in Genesee Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Genesee Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,506 Schools
# Students
615 Students
1,376,194 Students
# Teachers
130 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Genesee Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 10% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#161 out of 862 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≤10%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
29%
18%
% White
63%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $254,803 is higher than the state median of $18,512. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $242,672 is higher than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$157 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$149 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$254,803
$18,512
Spending / Student
$242,672
$17,694
Best Genesee Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion D Crouse Instr Center
Special Education School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3330 Luce Rd
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-4507
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-4507
Gr: PK-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Special Education Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5075 Pilgrim Rd
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-5018
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-5018
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Elmer A Knopf Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1493 W Maple Ave
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-4489
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-4489
Gr: K-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Programs And Services
Special Education School
5089 Pilgrim Rd
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-4883
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-4883
Gr: PK-5 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Genesee Career Institute
Vocational School
5081 Torrey Rd
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-4462
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-4462
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Transition Center
Special Education School
3136 S Linden Rd
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-5019
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-5019
Gr: PK | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Genesee Independent School District?
Genesee Independent School District manages 6 public schools serving 615 students.
What is the rank of Genesee Independent School District?
Genesee Independent School District is ranked #165 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Genesee Independent School District?
63% of Genesee Independent School District students are White, 29% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Genesee Independent School District?
Genesee Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Genesee Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $242,672 is higher than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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