Bingham Township’s public schools outscore 87% of Michigan districts
In Bingham Township, 58% of tested students read at a proficient level, above the Michigan average (45%). The grade covers the public school district serving Bingham Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.
From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Bingham Township’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 1140 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Bingham Township’s, its schools beat 96%, higher than their 87% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 58% and math 42% in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide. Test scores ↓
Spending, and where it came from
The district spent $15,284 per student in FY2024, against $16,528 across Michigan. 21% of its revenue that year was federal (Michigan 9%), in the last year of pandemic relief. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Ubly Community JrSr High School. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Bingham Township’s grade
A: better than 87% of Michigan school districts. Test scores are above the Michigan average; there is no graduation rate to add.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Bingham Township, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Bingham Township
Ubly Community Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 308 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Ubly
1st grade in Bingham Township
Ubly Community Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 308 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Ubly
2nd grade in Bingham Township
Ubly Community Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 308 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Ubly
3rd grade in Bingham Township
Ubly Community Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 308 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Ubly
4th grade in Bingham Township
Ubly Community Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 308 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Ubly
5th grade in Bingham Township
Ubly Community Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 308 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Ubly
6th grade in Bingham Township
Ubly Community JrSr High School
Grades 6–12 · 305 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Ubly
7th grade in Bingham Township
Ubly Community JrSr High School
Grades 6–12 · 305 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Ubly
8th grade in Bingham Township
Ubly Community JrSr High School
Grades 6–12 · 305 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Ubly
9th grade in Bingham Township
Ubly Community JrSr High School
Grades 6–12 · 305 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Ubly
10th grade in Bingham Township
Ubly Community JrSr High School
Grades 6–12 · 305 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Ubly
11th grade in Bingham Township
Ubly Community JrSr High School
Grades 6–12 · 305 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Ubly
12th grade in Bingham Township
Ubly Community JrSr High School
Grades 6–12 · 305 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Ubly
Bingham Township’s public schools are run by Ubly Community Schools, which also serves Austin, Minden City, Minden and Paris and others. Parts of Bingham Township (11% of its land) are served by Bad Axe instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Bingham Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Bingham Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Bingham Township | A | Ubly |
| Sheridan | — | Bad Axe K–12 · Ubly K–12 |
| Austin | — | Ubly |
| Paris | — | Ubly |
| Verona | B+ | Bad Axe |
3 of the 4 neighbors share Ubly with Bingham Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Bingham Township
2 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Bingham Township’s schools
Are Bingham Township’s schools good?
By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Bingham Township children attend outscore 87% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 96%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Bingham Township in?
Ubly Community Schools, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 613 students in 2 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Bingham Township are served by Bad Axe.
How much does Bingham Township spend per student?
$15,284 in Ubly Community Schools (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Bingham Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Bingham Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.