C−
Atherton Community Schools
Public school districtGrades PK–12
Serves Burton.
Students
638
Schools
3
Spent per student
$15,712
MI $16,528
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
93%
What stands out about Atherton Community Schools
- School Grade C−: better than 19% of Michigan districts
- Math proficiency 22 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 25 pts below the state
- Graduation rate (4-year) 16 pts below the state
- 14 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 12.7% since 2020
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Alabaster Township.
PK–4Clara B Bolen Elementary SchoolTawas Area Schools
5–8Tawas Area Middle SchoolTawas Area Schools
9–12Tawas Area High SchoolTawas Area Schools
Test scores vs. MI
2020–21Math proficiency13%
State average 34.6%
Reading / language arts23%
State average 47.9%
Graduation rate (4-year)67%
State average 82.9%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$15,712 per student · 5% below MI
Spending
Classroom instruction 52%Support & administration 41%Other 7%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 29%State 55%Federal 16%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
731’20
750’21
758’22
692’23
638’24
Down 12.7% since 2020.
Students
White 45%Black 32%Two or more races 13%Hispanic 10%Asian <1%
Schools in the district
3 public schools.
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.