For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,377 students in Chesaning Union Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Chesaning Union Schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
3,470 Schools
# Students
1,377 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chesaning Union Schools, 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 78% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#227 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Graduation Rate
78%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
90%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,832 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,384 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,832
$18,604
Spending / Student
$12,384
$17,782
Best Chesaning Union Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chesaning Union High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
850 N 4th St
Chesaning, MI 48616
(989) 845-2040
Chesaning, MI 48616
(989) 845-2040
Gr: 9-12 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Chesaning Union Schools Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
850 N 4th St
Chesaning, MI 48616
(989) 845-2040
Chesaning, MI 48616
(989) 845-2040
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Big Rock Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
920 E Broad St
Chesaning, MI 48616
(989) 845-2430
Chesaning, MI 48616
(989) 845-2430
Gr: PK-3 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Chesaning Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
431 N 4th St
Chesaning, MI 48616
(989) 845-7040
Chesaning, MI 48616
(989) 845-7040
Gr: 4-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chesaning Union Schools?
Chesaning Union Schools manages 4 public schools serving 1,377 students.
What is the rank of Chesaning Union Schools?
Chesaning Union Schools is ranked #249 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Chesaning Union Schools?
90% of Chesaning Union Schools students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chesaning Union Schools?
Chesaning Union Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Chesaning Union Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,384 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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