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Waterford School District

Michigan · Public School District
17
Schools
6,948
Students
$19,708
Per-Pupil Spend
+37% nat'l
61.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+9pp vs nat'l
86.7%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Waterford School District is a public school district in Michigan serving 6,948 students across 17 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.7% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,708 is above average for a US public school district. 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (17)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Mason Middle School06–08740
Pierce Middle School06–08745
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Waterford Durant High School09–12132
Waterford Kettering High School07–12966
Waterford Mott High School09–121,131
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Childrens Village SchoolKG–1270
Kingsley Montgomery SchoolPK–1232
Waterford Lifetracks Program Crary CampusUG–UG29
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,708+37% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
39%
State
52.2%
Local (property tax)
38.6%
Federal
9.1%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (39%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
17
Schools
6,948
Students
61%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.7%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateMichigan →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,708 per pupil — 37% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 17 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Waterford School District?
Waterford School District has 17 public schools, serving a total of 6,948 students.
What is the graduation rate for Waterford School District?
The graduation rate is 86.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Waterford School District spend per student?
Waterford School District spends $19,708 per pupil — 37% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Waterford School District?
61% of students in Waterford School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Waterford School District?
No, Waterford School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Waterford School District serve?
Waterford School District serves grades PK through UG, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Waterford School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Waterford School District is 43/100. 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.