For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,436 students in Watervliet School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Watervliet School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% 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
5 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,436 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Watervliet School District, which is ranked within the top 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 68% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#370 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Graduation Rate
68%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
17%
9%
% Black
3%
18%
% White
73%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,534 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,994 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,534
$18,510
Spending / Student
$11,994
$17,693
Best Watervliet School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watervliet Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
450 E Saint Joseph St
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0734
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0734
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Watervliet Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
450 E Saint Joseph St
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0780
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0780
Gr: 6-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Way Watervliet High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 E Saint Joseph St
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0897
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0897
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
North Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
287 West Baldwin Ave
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0824
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0824
Gr: 3-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
433 Lucinda Ln
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0820
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0820
Gr: PK-2 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Watervliet School District?
Watervliet School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,436 students.
What is the rank of Watervliet School District?
Watervliet School District is ranked #397 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 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 Watervliet School District?
73% of Watervliet School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Watervliet School District?
Watervliet School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Watervliet School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,994 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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