A−
Wayland Union Schools
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 4 towns
Serves Dorr Township, Leighton Township, Wayland and Wayland Township, and parts of Yankee Springs Township and Hopkins Township.
Students
2,708
Schools
7
Spent per student
$14,808
MI $16,528
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
37%
Debt
$61.3M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Wayland Union Schools
- School Grade A−: better than 76% of Michigan districts
- Math proficiency 10 pts above the state
- Spends 10% less per student than the MI average
- 15 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 7% since 2020
- Debt of $61.3M, about $22,654 per student
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 proficiency45%
State average 34.6%
Reading / language arts51%
State average 47.9%
Graduation rate (4-year)82%
State average 82.9%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$14,808 per student · 10% below MI
Spending
Classroom instruction 58%Support & administration 36%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 36%State 60%Federal 4%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
2,912’20
2,825’21
2,830’22
2,748’23
2,708’24
Down 7% since 2020.
Students
White 85%Hispanic 7%Two or more races 5%Black 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Asian <1%
Schools in the district
7 public schools.
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
Hopkins Public SchoolsMonterey Township, Salem Township, Watson Township
$14,561per student
Delton-Kellogg School DistrictHope Township, Orangeville Township
$13,997per student
Hastings Area School DistrictHope Township, Rutland Township
$14,357per student
Martin Public SchoolsMartin Township, Watson Township
$13,654per student
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.