Macomb ISD operates 7 public schools serving 3,882 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Michigan. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 2 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,047 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Macomb County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $276,474 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 53.1% local, 29.6% state, and 17.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $329,856 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 75/100, ranked #43 of 756 in Michigan against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
and 71.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 67.0% White, 23.1% African American, 3.3% Asian across the district's schools.
Bozymowski Center accounts for 30.3% of all Macomb ISD student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Macomb ISD-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
Macomb ISD school enrollment varies 5.8× across entities
Macomb ISD school enrollment ranges from 55 students (lowest) to 317 students (highest), a spread of 262 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.
Macomb ISD has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 63.3% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch
free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.
Macomb ISD chronic absenteeism rate is 71.2% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.
Macomb ISD has 7 schools, including 3 other, 2 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 3,882 students.
How much does Macomb ISD spend per student?
Macomb ISD spends $276,474 per student. The district has an equity score of 75/100, ranking #43 in Michigan.
What is the average teacher salary in Macomb ISD?
The average teacher salary in Macomb ISD is $329,856 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near Macomb ISD?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Macomb County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of Macomb ISD?
Macomb ISD students are 67.0% White, 23.1% African American, 3.3% Asian, 2.6% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 7 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Macomb ISD?
Macomb ISD has an equity score of 75/100, ranking #43 out of 756 districts in Michigan. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.