Top Rankings
Lenawee Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 179 students in Lenawee Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Lenawee Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,506 Schools
# Students
179 Students
1,376,194 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
4:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lenawee Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#290 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
3%
18%
% White
88%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $284,084 is higher than the state median of $18,512. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $270,922 is higher than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$284,084
$18,512
Spending / Student
$270,922
$17,694
Best Lenawee Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jclisd Academy A Regional Middle College
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1372 N Main St
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 265-1661
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 265-1661
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Maurice Spear Campus
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2910 Airport Rd
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-5021
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-5021
Gr: 4-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Milton C Porter Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2946 Sutton Rd
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-8931
Adrian, MI 49221
(517) 263-8931
Gr: PK-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lenawee Independent School District?
Lenawee Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 179 students.
What is the rank of Lenawee Independent School District?
Lenawee Independent School District is ranked #395 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lenawee Independent School District?
88% of Lenawee Independent School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lenawee Independent School District?
Lenawee Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 4:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Lenawee Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $270,922 is higher than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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