How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Utica Community Schools | Van Buren ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | STERLING HEIGHTS, Michigan | LAWRENCE, Michigan |
| Total Enrollment | 25,744 | 591 |
| Number of Schools | 37 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.6:1 | 4.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Utica Community Schools | Van Buren ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,844 | $391,725 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| State Revenue | 63.4% | 32.7% |
| Local Revenue | 27.1% | 55.9% |
Utica Community Schools
Federal State Local
Van Buren ISD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Utica Community Schools | Van Buren ISD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75.6% | 69.8% |
| African American | 6.5% | 9.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.2% | 13.8% |
| Asian | 6.4% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.1% | 50.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Utica Community Schools | Van Buren ISD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 126 | — |
| Schools with AP | 10 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 342.6:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.7% | 66.2% |
School Types
Utica Community Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Van Buren ISD
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 Editorial.