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Chelsea School District


At a glance
22ndof 613 Michigan districts▲ 2
Better than 96% of Michigan districts
500 Washington St
Chelsea, MI 48118-1144
·(734) 433-2208·All Michigan district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 96.4% of districts
4
Schools
2,236
Students
2
5-star schools
Top rankedBeach Middle School19th of 890 Michigan middle schools
Biggest riser
Beach Middle School up 41 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The Chelsea School District in Michigan is home to four high-performing schools, including two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The district is known for its academic excellence, with its top schools ranking among the best in the state.

Chelsea High School and Beach Middle School stand out as the district's top-performing institutions. Both schools have consistently high rankings on the Michigan School Digger scale, with Chelsea High School ranked in the top 30 high schools in the state and Beach Middle School ranked in the top 20 middle schools. These schools boast impressive proficiency rates on state assessments, particularly in math and reading/writing, well above the state average.

While the district as a whole performs exceptionally well, with all four schools rated 4 or 5 stars by the Michigan School Digger, the high chronic absenteeism rate across the district, around 29.5%, is a potential area of concern. The district, however, appears to allocate resources equitably, with similar per-student spending levels across the different school types. Additionally, the relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 13.96% to 16.46%, suggests a relatively affluent student population, which may contribute to the district's strong academic performance.

Ranking: Map legend
E = Elementary, M = Middle, H = High, A = Alternative, P = Private





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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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