Top Rankings
St. Joseph County Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 62 students in St. Joseph County Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in St. Joseph County Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% 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
1 School
3,506 Schools
# Students
62 Students
1,376,194 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
St. Joseph County Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#208 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
11%
9%
% Black
3%
18%
% White
76%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $452,145 is higher than the state median of $18,512. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $386,790 is higher than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$452,145
$18,512
Spending / Student
$386,790
$17,694
Best St. Joseph County Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pathfinder Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
62445 Shimmel Rd
Centreville, MI 49032
(269) 467-5409
Centreville, MI 49032
(269) 467-5409
Gr: PK-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. Joseph County Independent School District?
St. Joseph County Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 62 students.
What is the rank of St. Joseph County Independent School District?
St. Joseph County Independent School District is ranked #228 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St. Joseph County Independent School District?
76% of St. Joseph County Independent School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Joseph County Independent School District?
St. Joseph County Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is St. Joseph County Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $386,790 is higher than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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