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 Shepherd.
K–52 elementary schoolsShepherd Public School District
6–8Shepherd Middle SchoolShepherd Public School District
9–12Shepherd High SchoolShepherd Public School District
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.