How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Dowagiac Union School District | Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Dowagiac, Michigan | Cassopolis, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 1,900 | 254 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.6:1 | 10:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Dowagiac Union School District | Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,351 | N/A |
| Federal Revenue | 21.7% | 18.7% |
| State Revenue | 45.7% | 33.6% |
| Local Revenue | 32.6% | 47.7% |
Dowagiac Union School District
Federal State Local
Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Dowagiac Union School District | Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60.2% | 71.2% |
| African American | 7.3% | 6.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.3% | 5.4% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Multiracial | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 61.3% | 64.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Dowagiac Union School District | Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 450.2:1 | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.6% | 49.6% |
School Types
Dowagiac Union School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.