B−
Mio-AuSable Schools
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 4 towns
Serves Big Creek, Greenwood, Elmer and Mentor.
Students
497
Schools
2
Spent per student
$15,455
MI $16,528
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
59%
What stands out about Mio-AuSable Schools
- School Grade B−: better than 47% of Michigan districts
- Reading / language arts 15 pts below the state
- Spends 6% less per student than the MI average
- 14 students per teacher
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 proficiency31%
State average 34.6%
Reading / language arts33%
State average 47.9%
Graduation rate (4-year)84%
State average 82.9%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$15,455 per student · 6% below MI
Spending
Classroom instruction 64%Support & administration 31%Other 6%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 44%State 43%Federal 13%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
487’20
488’21
495’22
487’23
497’24
About steady.
Students
White 94%Hispanic 3%Two or more races 3%Black <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.