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Climax-Scotts Community Schools School District

372 South Main St
Climax, MI 49034-9773
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 588 students in Climax-Scotts Community 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 Climax-Scotts Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
3 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
588 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Climax-Scotts Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 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 15% has decreased from 70-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#472 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
27%
35%
41%
45%
35-39%
38%
(22-23)
15%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
2%
18%
% White
86%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,293 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,735 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,293
$18,510
Spending / Student
$18,735
$17,693

Best Climax-Scotts Community Schools School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Climaxscotts Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
372 S Main St
Climax, MI 49034
(269) 746-2401
Grades: 5-12
| 71 students
Rank: #22.
Climaxscotts Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11250 Qr Ave E
Scotts, MI 49088
(269) 497-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
Rank: #33.
Climaxscotts High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
372 S Main St
Climax, MI 49034
(269) 746-2301
Grades: 6-12
| 285 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Climax-Scotts Community Schools School District?
Climax-Scotts Community Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 588 students.
What is the rank of Climax-Scotts Community Schools School District?
Climax-Scotts Community Schools School District is ranked #476 out of 851 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 Climax-Scotts Community Schools School District?
86% of Climax-Scotts Community Schools School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Climax-Scotts Community Schools School District?
Climax-Scotts Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Climax-Scotts Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,735 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 588 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 15% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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