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Utica Community Schools

Michigan · Public School District
38
Schools
25,628
Students
$13,893
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
44.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-8pp vs nat'l
95.0%
Graduation Rate
+8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Utica Community Schools is a public school district in Michigan serving 25,628 students across 38 schools. It includes 25 elementary, 7 middle, 6 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,893 is near the national average for a US public school district. 45% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (38)
Elementary Schools25 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Beacon Tree Elementary SchoolPK–06725
Beck Centennial Elem SchoolPK–06460
Browning Elementary SchoolPK–06353
Bruce Collins Elementary SchoolPK–06428
Burr Elementary SchoolPK–06554
Crissman Elementary SchoolPK–06615
Dekeyser Elementary SchoolPK–06525
Dresden Elementary SchoolPK–06413
Flickinger Elementary SchoolPK–06443
Floyd Ebeling Elementary SchoolPK–06699
Graebner Elementary SchoolPK–06549
Havel Elementary SchoolPK–06586
Issac Monfort Elementary SchoolPK–06533
Jack Harvey Elementary SchoolPK–06427
Messmore Elementary SchoolPK–06341
Morgan Elementary SchoolPK–06594
Oakbrook Elementary SchoolPK–06535
Plumbrook Elementary SchoolPK–06461
Richard J Duncan ElementaryPK–06701
Roberts Elementary SchoolPK–06506
Schuchard Elementary SchoolPK–06637
Schwarzkoff Elementary SchoolPK–06580
Switzer Elementary SchoolPK–06556
West Utica Elementary SchoolPK–06483
Wiley Elementary SchoolPK–06510
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,893Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
63%
27%
State
63.4%
Local (property tax)
27.1%
Federal
9.5%

State funding accounts for 63% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
38
Schools
25,628
Students
45%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.0%
Opportunity Score48/100
StateMichigan →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.0% graduation rate — 8.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 38 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Utica Community Schools?
Utica Community Schools has 38 public schools, serving a total of 25,628 students.
What is the graduation rate for Utica Community Schools?
The graduation rate is 95.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Utica Community Schools spend per student?
Utica Community Schools spends $13,893 per pupil — 3% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Utica Community Schools?
45% of students in Utica Community Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Utica Community Schools?
No, Utica Community Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Utica Community Schools serve?
Utica Community Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Utica Community Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Utica Community Schools is 48/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.