Summary:
The Breitung Township School District in Kingsford, Michigan, serves roughly 1,945 students across three schools—Woodland Elementary School (grades K-4), Kingsford Middle School (grades 5-8), and Kingsford High School (grades 9-12)—and ranks in the 83rd percentile statewide with a 4-star rating.
For parents, the standout story is the academic strength at the elementary level. Woodland Elementary School is the district's powerhouse, posting exceptional math scores—68% proficiency in 4th grade versus 39.4% statewide—and strong ELA results. However, this momentum stalls dramatically at the middle school transition. Math proficiency plunges from 68% in 4th grade to just 33.3% by 6th grade, a 34.7-point cliff. Kingsford Middle School also shows the most volatility, dropping from a 4-star to a 3-star rating in 2025-2026, with 6th grade ELA falling below the state average (32.7% vs. 37.5%). Meanwhile, Kingsford High School is the district's improvement story, boasting a 94.8% graduation rate (10.8 points above the state) and a 0.7% dropout rate. Yet its 11th grade SAT math proficiency (25.4%) sits below the state average, a 26-point decline from strong 9th grade PSAT scores.
Beyond test scores, the district shines in social studies across all grade levels and keeps chronic absenteeism at 16.1%—nearly 12 points below the state. Spending is efficient, with the high school spending the least per student ($11,739) while achieving the best graduation outcomes. Free/reduced lunch eligibility decreases as students advance (46.3% at elementary to 38% at high school). The key takeaway: this district excels in early academics and high school completion, but the middle school years—particularly in math and ELA—represent the critical area where parents should watch for targeted support and intervention.
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