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Norway-Vulcan Area Schools
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 4 towns
Serves Norway, Norway, Waucedah and Faithorn.
Students
566
Schools
3
Spent per student
$14,829
MI $16,528
Students per teacher
17:1
Free or reduced lunch
36%
What stands out about Norway-Vulcan Area Schools
- School Grade A−: better than 84% of Michigan districts
- Math proficiency 16 pts above the state
- Graduation rate (4-year) 9 pts above the state
- Spends 10% less per student than the MI average
- 17 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 7.4% since 2020
Test scores vs. MI
2020–21Math proficiency51%
State average 34.6%
Reading / language arts47%
State average 47.9%
Graduation rate (4-year)92%
State average 82.9%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$14,829 per student · 10% below MI
Spending
Classroom instruction 60%Support & administration 36%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 27%State 69%Federal 5%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
611’20
605’21
592’22
566’23
566’24
Down 7.4% since 2020.
Students
White 94%Hispanic 3%Two or more races 2%Black <1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
Schools in the district
3 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.