A−
Memphis Community Schools
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 4 towns
Serves Richmond, Riley, Wales and Memphis, and parts of Columbus.
Students
709
Schools
2
Spent per student
$14,899
MI $16,528
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
29%
Debt
$5.3M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Memphis Community Schools
- School Grade A−: better than 76% of Michigan districts
- Graduation rate (4-year) 12 pts above the state
- Spends 10% less per student than the MI average
- 15 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 7.2% since 2020
- Debt of $5.3M, about $7,413 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Alabaster.
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 proficiency34%
State average 34.6%
Reading / language arts52%
State average 47.9%
Graduation rate (4-year)95%
State average 82.9% · small group: the state reports 90–100%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$14,899 per student · 10% below MI
Spending
Classroom instruction 58%Support & administration 37%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 30%State 63%Federal 6%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
764’20
751’21
734’22
739’23
709’24
Down 7.2% since 2020.
Students
White 95%Hispanic 2%Two or more races 2%Asian <1%Black <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
Schools in the district
2 public schools.
Towns served
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.