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Wexford-Missaukee Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 82 students in Wexford-Missaukee Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Wexford-Missaukee Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,508 Schools
# Students
82 Students
1,376,286 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
82,375 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
3:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wexford-Missaukee Independent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#806 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)20-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
3%
18%
% White
89%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $358,000 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $310,134 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$358,000
$18,510
Spending / Student
$310,134
$17,693
Best Wexford-Missaukee Independent School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9907 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2279
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2279
Gr: PK-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Wexfordmissaukee Isd Career Center
Vocational School
9901 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2200
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2200
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wexford-Missaukee Independent School District?
Wexford-Missaukee Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 82 students.
What is the rank of Wexford-Missaukee Independent School District?
Wexford-Missaukee Independent School District is ranked #697 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wexford-Missaukee Independent School District?
89% of Wexford-Missaukee Independent School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wexford-Missaukee Independent School District?
Wexford-Missaukee Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 3:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Wexford-Missaukee Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $310,134 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
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