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Schools in DeWitt · DeWitt Public Schools

DeWitt’s public schools outscore 93% of Michigan districts

In DeWitt, 54% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the public school district serving DeWitt, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.

#43of 699 Michigan townsK–12Where will my kid go?

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.

Reading proficiency
67%
▲ 22 pts vs MI 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
54%
▲ 20 pts vs MI 34%
2021–22
Graduate on time
96%
▲ 14 pts vs MI 82%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$12.8K
▼ 22% vs MI $16.5K
FY2024
Students per teacher
17.7
MI 16.5 · larger classes
Schools in town
4
3,109 students on the public path
In brief

DeWitt’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 67% and math 54% in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $12,820 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 2 the district’s path is David Scott Elementary School, then DeWitt Middle School, then DeWitt 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.

The School Grade

What’s behind DeWitt’s grade

A Test scoresA Graduation

A: better than 93% of Michigan school districts, #43 of 699 Michigan towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Michigan average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

Michigan school districts we grade (815)Better than 93%
Lower resultsHigher results
Michigan towns with similar household incomes (448)Better than 92%
AA+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,624 test results and a graduating class of 225 could put DeWitt anywhere from A to A+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of DeWitt’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,623 in math, 1,624 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve DeWitt, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–1Schavey Road Elementary SchoolDeWitt Public SchoolsNo scores
2–3David Scott Elementary SchoolDeWitt Public SchoolsA−
6–8DeWitt Middle SchoolDeWitt Public SchoolsA−
9–12DeWitt High Schoolin DewittA

DeWitt’s public schools are run by DeWitt Public Schools, which also serves DeWitt. 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.

DeWitt Public SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 3,109 students · 17.7 per teacher (MI 16.5)
$12,820MI $16,528 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading67%
State average 45.4% · 1624 students tested
Math54%
State average 33.6% · 1623 students tested

DeWitt vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share DeWitt’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
DeWittADeWitt

Every school in DeWitt

5 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).

District schools in DeWittby address
Schavey Road Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · Dewitt
469 students17:1Rate it →
David Scott Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 2–3 · Dewitt
A−
473 students17:1Rate it →
Herbison Woods Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 4–5 · Dewitt
A−
469 students16:1Rate it →
DeWitt Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Dewitt
A−
754 students19:1Rate it →
Also serving DeWittin other towns
DeWitt High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Dewitt
A
944 students18:1Rate it →

Questions about DeWitt’s schools

Are DeWitt’s schools good?

By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools DeWitt children attend outscore 93% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #43 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 92%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is DeWitt in?

DeWitt Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,109 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

Where do DeWitt kids go to high school?

DeWitt High School in Dewitt, with 944 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is DeWitt’s graduation rate?

96% of the class of 2023 in DeWitt Public Schools graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.

How much does DeWitt spend per student?

$12,820 in DeWitt Public Schools (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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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.