D−
Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 3 towns
Serves Pembine, Dunbar and Beecher.
Students
226
Schools
2
Spent per student
$21,753
WI $16,459
Students per teacher
9:1
Free or reduced lunch
64%
What stands out about Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District
- School Grade D−: better than 3% of Michigan districts
- Math proficiency 25 pts below the state
- Graduation rate (4-year) 15 pts below the state
- Spends 32% more per student than the WI average
- 9 students per teacher
Test scores vs. WI
2020–21Math proficiency12%
State average 37.2%
Graduation rate (4-year)75%
State average 90.1% · small group: the state reports 50–100%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$21,753 per student · 32% above WI
Spending
Classroom instruction 51%Support & administration 35%Other 15%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 55%State 34%Federal 11%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
220’20
236’21
235’22
247’23
226’24
About steady.
Students
White 92%Two or more races 3%Hispanic 2%Black 2%American Indian/Alaska Native 2%
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.