For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 743 students in Carson City-Crystal Area Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Carson City-Crystal Area Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
743 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Carson City-Crystal Area Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 73% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#476 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
73%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
94%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,927 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,017 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,927
$18,510
Spending / Student
$12,017
$17,693
Best Carson City-Crystal Area Schools School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
213 E Sherman St
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3138
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3138
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Carson City Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
338 Eagle Ave
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3130
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3130
Gr: PK-3 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
213 E Sherman St
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3138
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3138
Gr: 4-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Carson Citycrystal High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
213 E Sherman St
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3175
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3175
Gr: 9-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carson City-Crystal Area Schools School District?
Carson City-Crystal Area Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 743 students.
What is the rank of Carson City-Crystal Area Schools School District?
Carson City-Crystal Area Schools School District is ranked #500 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Carson City-Crystal Area Schools School District?
94% of Carson City-Crystal Area Schools School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carson City-Crystal Area Schools School District?
Carson City-Crystal Area Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Carson City-Crystal Area Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,017 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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