Item: Climax-Scotts Community Schools School District
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Climax-Scotts Community Schools School District

372 South Main St
Climax, MI 49034-9773

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Top 50%

Tel: (269) 746-2400

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 588 students in Climax-Scotts Community Schools School District. This district's average is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.

�� Schools in Climax-Scotts Community Schools School District have an score of 26% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and 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

Student By Grade

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Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Climax-Scotts Community Schools School District	Michigan
Kind	40	125
1	34	114
2	39	116
3	34	113
4	47	115
5	38	114
6	38	115
7	40	116
8	57	116
9	47	129
10	56	127
11	61	124
12	57	123

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District Rank

Climax-Scotts Community 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 15% has decreased from 70-79% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (MI)

#431 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)

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Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	Climax-Scotts Community Schools School District
2023	#431
2022	#472
2021	#565
2019	#579
2018	#498
2017	#591
2016	#475
2015	#593
2014	#584
2013	#587
2012	#527

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27%

35%

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Math Proficiency Trends
Year	Climax-Scotts Community Schools School District	Michigan
2023	27%	35%
2022	25%	34%
2021	19%	36%
2019	26%	40%
2018	25%	37%
2017	25%	39%
2016	29%	38%
2015	24%	37%
2014	26%	41%
2013	22%	41%
2012	22%	37%

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41%

45%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	Climax-Scotts Community Schools School District	Michigan
2022	41%	45%
2021	39%	48%
2019	37%	49%
2018	25%	43%
2017	38%	49%
2016	48%	50%
2015	41%	49%
2014	65%	67%
2013	64%	65%
2012	64%	64%
2011	83%	80%

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35-39%

38%

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Science Proficiency Trends
Year	Climax-Scotts Community Schools School District	Michigan
2022	37%	38%
2021	17%	23%

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15%

81%

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Graduation Rate Trends
Year	Climax-Scotts Community Schools School District	Michigan
2023	15%	81%
2022	74%	81%
2021	74%	84%
2020	74%	86%
2019	72%	85%
2018	74%	85%
2017	74%	85%
2016	84%	85%
2015	74%	85%
2014	74%	84%
2013	62%	84%

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Students by Ethnicity:

0.25

0.56

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Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Climax-Scotts Community Schools School District	Michigan
2023	0.21	0.55
2022	0.24	0.55
2021	0.24	0.54
2020	0.21	0.53
2019	0.21	0.53
2018	0.16	0.53
2017	0.16	0.53
2016	0.18	0.52
2015	0.15	0.50
2014	0.13	0.50
2013	0.13	0.49
2012	0.14	0.49
2011	0.08	0.48
2010	0.04	0.47
2009	0.08	0.46
2008	0.05	0.46
2007	0.07	0.46
2006	0.03	0.43
2005	0.12	0.44
2004	0.09	0.43
2003	0.06	0.44
2002	0.03	0.42
2001	0.01	0.42
2000	0.02	0.40
1999	0.01	0.40
1996	0.01	0.39
1995	0.03	0.37
1993	0.01	0.35
1992	0.01	0.35
1991	0.01	0.37
1990	0.01	0.36

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% American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2023)
Year	Climax-Scotts Community Schools School District	Michigan
2023	1%	1%
2021	1%	1%
2007	1%	2%
2005	1%	2%
2004	1%	1%

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% Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2022)
Year	Climax-Scotts Community Schools School District	Michigan
2022	1%	3%
2020	1%	3%
2019	1%	3%
2009	1%	3%
2007	1%	3%

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% Hispanic

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2000-2023)
Year	Climax-Scotts Community Schools School District	Michigan
2023	7%	9%
2022	8%	9%
2021	8%	8%
2020	9%	8%
2019	9%	8%
2018	7%	8%
2017	7%	8%
2016	6%	7%
2015	4%	7%
2014	6%	7%
2013	5%	6%
2012	5%	6%
2011	3%	6%
2010	1%	5%
2009	1%	5%
2008	1%	5%
2007	1%	4%
2005	2%	4%
2004	1%	4%
2003	1%	4%
2000	1%	3%

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% Black

18%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2002-2023)
Year	Climax-Scotts Community Schools School District	Michigan
2023	2%	18%
2022	2%	18%
2021	2%	18%
2020	1%	18%
2019	1%	18%
2018	1%	18%
2017	1%	18%
2016	1%	18%
2015	1%	18%
2013	1%	18%
2012	1%	19%
2011	1%	19%
2010	1%	20%
2009	2%	20%
2008	2%	20%
2007	1%	20%
2006	1%	20%
2005	4%	20%
2004	2%	20%
2003	1%	20%
2002	1%	20%

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% White

86%

63%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Climax-Scotts Community Schools School District	Michigan
2023	89%	64%
2022	87%	64%
2021	87%	65%
2020	89%	66%
2019	89%	66%
2018	91%	66%
2017	91%	66%
2016	91%	67%
2015	92%	68%
2014	93%	69%
2013	93%	69%
2012	93%	69%
2011	96%	70%
2010	98%	70%
2009	96%	71%
2008	97%	71%
2007	96%	71%
2006	99%	73%
2005	93%	72%
2004	95%	73%
2003	97%	72%
2002	99%	73%
2001	100%	74%
2000	99%	75%
1999	100%	75%
1998	100%	75%
1997	100%	76%
1996	100%	76%
1995	100%	77%
1994	100%	79%
1993	100%	79%
1992	100%	79%
1991	100%	78%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Climax-Scotts Community Schools School District	Michigan
2023	1%	5%
2022	2%	5%
2021	2%	5%
2018	1%	4%
2017	1%	4%
2016	2%	3%
2015	3%	3%
2014	1%	2%
2013	1%	2%
2012	1%	2%

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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

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Total Revenues Trends
Year	Climax-Scotts Community Schools School District	Michigan
2023	$8 MM	$12 MM
2022	$8 MM	$11 MM
2021	$8 MM	$12 MM
2020	$8 MM	$11 MM
2019	$7 MM	$11 MM
2018	$6 MM	$10 MM
2017	$6 MM	$10 MM
2016	$6 MM	$10 MM
2015	$6 MM	$11 MM
2014	$6 MM	$10 MM
2012	$6 MM	$10 MM
2011	$6 MM	$11 MM
2010	$6 MM	$11 MM
2009	$7 MM	$11 MM
2008	$7 MM	$11 MM
2007	$7 MM	$10 MM
2006	$7 MM	$10 MM
2005	$6 MM	$10 MM
2004	$6 MM	$10 MM
2003	$7 MM	$10 MM
2002	$6 MM	$10 MM
2001	$6 MM	$10 MM
2000	$6 MM	$9 MM
1999	$5 MM	$9 MM
1998	$5 MM	$10 MM
1997	$5 MM	$10 MM
1996	$5 MM	$10 MM
1995	$5 MM	$10 MM

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Spending

$11 MM

$24,351 MM

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Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Climax-Scotts Community Schools School District	Michigan
2023	$11 MM	$11 MM
2022	$13 MM	$11 MM
2021	$11 MM	$11 MM
2020	$13 MM	$11 MM
2019	$8 MM	$10 MM
2018	$6 MM	$10 MM
2017	$6 MM	$10 MM
2016	$5 MM	$10 MM
2015	$6 MM	$11 MM
2014	$5 MM	$9 MM
2012	$5 MM	$10 MM
2011	$6 MM	$10 MM
2010	$6 MM	$11 MM
2009	$6 MM	$11 MM
2008	$6 MM	$11 MM
2007	$6 MM	$11 MM
2006	$6 MM	$11 MM
2005	$6 MM	$10 MM
2004	$7 MM	$11 MM
2003	$6 MM	$11 MM
2002	$8 MM	$10 MM
2001	$6 MM	$10 MM
2000	$5 MM	$9 MM
1999	$6 MM	$10 MM
1998	$5 MM	$10 MM
1997	$7 MM	$10 MM
1996	$8 MM	$10 MM
1995	$7 MM	$10 MM

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Revenue / Student

$14,293

$18,510

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Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	Climax-Scotts Community Schools School District	Michigan
2023	$15,477	$16,123
2022	$15,298	$14,589
2021	$16,842	$15,927
2020	$15,298	$14,589
2019	$14,480	$14,099
2018	$12,988	$14,094
2017	$12,615	$13,305
2016	$12,535	$13,102
2015	$12,881	$11,681
2014	$11,269	$12,204
2012	$10,441	$12,235
2011	$10,731	$12,684
2010	$10,254	$11,681
2009	$10,269	$11,537
2008	$9,781	$11,222
2007	$9,631	$10,819
2006	$8,625	$9,793
2005	$8,807	$9,706
2004	$8,094	$9,471
2003	$8,633	$9,243
2002	$9,480	$8,687
2001	$8,358	$8,215
2000	$7,810	$7,511
1999	$7,014	$7,057
1998	$7,208	$7,001
1997	$6,725	$6,567
1995	$7,132	$6,044
1992	$4,585	$5,111

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Spending / Student

$18,735

$17,693

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Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	Climax-Scotts Community Schools School District	Michigan
2023	$20,287	$15,270
2022	$25,849	$14,302
2021	$22,076	$15,085
2020	$25,849	$14,302
2019	$15,710	$13,858
2018	$12,230	$13,691
2017	$11,036	$13,192
2016	$10,707	$12,965
2015	$11,506	$11,849
2014	$9,741	$12,085
2012	$9,287	$12,141
2011	$9,629	$12,422
2010	$9,160	$11,849
2009	$9,357	$11,612
2008	$8,850	$11,334
2007	$9,221	$10,901
2006	$8,207	$10,200
2005	$8,866	$9,852
2004	$8,275	$9,880
2003	$8,466	$9,552
2002	$11,272	$8,745
2001	$7,650	$8,343
2000	$7,057	$7,542
1999	$7,629	$7,404
1998	$6,650	$7,125
1997	$8,799	$6,851
1995	$9,448	$5,989
1992	$4,477	$5,102

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Best Climax-Scotts Community Schools School District �� Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Climaxscotts Virtual Academy

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
:

Top 50%

Add to Compare

372 S Main St
Climax, MI 49034
(269) 746-2401

Gr: 5-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.

Climaxscotts Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

11250 Qr Ave E
Scotts, MI 49088
(269) 497-2100

Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.

Climaxscotts High School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

372 S Main St
Climax, MI 49034
(269) 746-2301

Gr: 6-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

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 #455 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 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 Facts (2025-26)

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