Freeland Community School District

710 Powley Dr
Freeland, MI 48623-8106
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Freeland Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,947 students in Freeland Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Freeland Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
3,470 Schools
# Students
1,947 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
102 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Freeland Community School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 845 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#72 out of 862 school districts
(Top 10%)
54%
35%
62%
45%
54%
38%
(21-22)
90-94%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
88%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,267 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,485 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,267
$18,604
Spending / Student
$11,485
$17,782

Best Freeland Community School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Freeland Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
710 Powley Dr
Freeland, MI 48623
(989) 695-5371
Gr: 2-6 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8250 Webster Rd
Freeland, MI 48623
(989) 695-2586
Gr: 6-12 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
307 S 3rd St
Freeland, MI 48623
(989) 695-5721
Gr: PK-1 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Freeland Community School District?
Freeland Community School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,947 students.
What is the rank of Freeland Community School District?
Freeland Community School District is ranked #72 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Freeland Community School District?
88% of Freeland Community School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Freeland Community School District?
Freeland Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Freeland Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,485 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,947 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 90-94% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 54% (Top 10%)
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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