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Mattawan Consolidated School

Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 3 towns

Serves Texas, Antwerp and Mattawan, and parts of Oshtemo, Almena and Prairie Ronde.

Students
3,545
Schools
5
Spent per student
$13,575
MI $16,528
Students per teacher
18:1
Free or reduced lunch
25%
Debt
$79.8M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Mattawan Consolidated School

  • School Grade A: better than 91% of Michigan districts
  • Math proficiency 16 pts above the state
  • Reading / language arts 14 pts above the state
  • Graduation rate (4-year) 11 pts above the state
  • Spends 18% less per student than the MI average
  • 18 students per teacher
  • Debt of $79.8M, about $22,510 per student

Test scores vs. MI

2020–21
Math proficiency51%
State average 34.6%
Reading / language arts62%
State average 47.9%
Graduation rate (4-year)94%
State average 82.9%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$13,575 per student · 18% below MI
Spending
Classroom instruction 60%Support & administration 36%Other 4%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 24%State 71%Federal 6%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
3,504’20
3,585’21
3,610’22
3,553’23
3,545’24

About steady.

Students
White 85%Hispanic 6%Two or more races 5%Black 2%Asian 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

Schools in the district

5 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.

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