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Schools in Sylvan Township · Chelsea School District

Sylvan Township’s public schools outscore 92% of Michigan districts

59% of students in Sylvan Township’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the public school district serving Sylvan Township, 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.

#67of 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
62%
▲ 17 pts vs MI 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
59%
▲ 25 pts vs MI 34%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▲ 8–12 pts vs MI 82%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$16.1K
▼ 2% vs MI $16.5K
FY2024
Students per teacher
17.1
MI 16.5 · larger classes
Schools in town
0
2,236 students on the public path
In brief

Sylvan Township’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 62% and math 59% in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $16,137 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 3 the district’s path is South Meadows Elementary School, then Beach Middle School, then Chelsea 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 Sylvan Township’s grade

A Test scoresB+ Graduation

A: better than 92% of Michigan school districts, #67 of 699 Michigan towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Michigan average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Michigan school districts we grade (815)Better than 92%
Lower resultsHigher results
Michigan towns with similar household incomes (603)Better than 90%
Towns in Washtenaw County (20)Better than 55%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,208 test results and a graduating class of 194 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Sylvan Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,209 in math, 1,208 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
PK–2North Creek Elementary Schoolin ChelseaNo scores
3–5South Meadows Elementary Schoolin ChelseaB+
6–8Beach Middle Schoolin ChelseaA−
9–12Chelsea High Schoolin ChelseaA

Sylvan Township’s public schools are run by Chelsea School District, which also serves Chelsea, Dexter, Freedom and Lima and others. 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.

Chelsea School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 2,236 students, down 2% since 2020–21 · 17.1 per teacher (MI 16.5)
$16,137MI $16,528 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading62%
State average 45.4% · 1208 students tested
Math59%
State average 33.6% · 1209 students tested

Sylvan Township vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Sylvan TownshipAChelsea
ChelseaAChelsea
LimaAChelsea PK–12 · Dexter PK–12
SharonA−Manchester
LyndonAChelsea
WaterlooB+Stockbridge PK–12 · Grass Lake K–12
Grass LakeB+Grass Lake

3 of the 6 neighbors share Chelsea with Sylvan Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Sylvan Township

4 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).

Also serving Sylvan Townshipin other towns
North Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Chelsea
485 students16:1Rate it →
South Meadows Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Chelsea
B+
476 students19:1Rate it →
Beach Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Chelsea
A−
525 students18:1Rate it →
Chelsea High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Chelsea
A
750 students16:1Rate it →

Questions about Sylvan Township’s schools

Are Sylvan Township’s schools good?

By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Sylvan Township children attend outscore 92% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #67 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 90%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Sylvan Township in?

Chelsea School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,236 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Sylvan Township kids go to high school?

Chelsea High School in Chelsea, with 750 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Sylvan Township’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in Chelsea School District graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.

How much does Sylvan Township spend per student?

$16,137 in Chelsea School District (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.