For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 189 students in Nottawa Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Nottawa Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
1 School
3,470 Schools
# Students
189 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nottawa Community School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#363 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
96%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,614 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,757 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,614
$18,604
Spending / Student
$7,757
$17,782
Best Nottawa Community School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nottawa Community School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
26438 M 86
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 467-7153
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 467-7153
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nottawa Community School District?
Nottawa Community School District manages 1 public schools serving 189 students.
What is the rank of Nottawa Community School District?
Nottawa Community School District is ranked #380 out of 845 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 Nottawa Community School District?
96% of Nottawa Community School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nottawa Community School District?
Nottawa Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Nottawa Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $7,757 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
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