Flint School District of the City Of, MI

Original Research by School Decision on Flint School District of the City Of

Flint School District of the City of serves students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade across roughly a dozen and a half schools in Flint, Michigan. The district's enrollment has thinned considerably over the years, reflecting the broader population decline the city has experienced. Its student body is predominantly Black, with smaller White, multiracial, and Hispanic populations. Several schools carry STEM or classical designations, including Brownell STEM Academy, Holmes STEM Middle School Academy, and Southwestern Classical Academy, along with an accelerated learning academy and a gateway program tied to Mott Community College. These program names suggest an effort to offer themed pathways, though the payload did not include specific course catalogs or program details.

On state assessments, the district's results are very low across every tested subject and grade. In math, proficiency rates sit in the low single digits across grades three through six, and the upper-middle grades report even fewer proficient students. English language arts shows somewhat higher numbers than math but remains low throughout, with the strongest grade still reaching only a modest share of proficient students. Science and social studies results follow a similar pattern. Among Genesee County's districts, the district lands in the bottom quartile for overall proficiency, well below the county median. A parent weighing academic outcomes may want to look into how the district is responding to these results and what supports are in place.

Chronic absenteeism is reported at the highest level in the county comparison set, placing the district in the bottom quartile on that measure as well. This is a striking figure and one a parent would want to understand in context, since absenteeism at that scale affects both individual students and the classroom environment. The district did not have a graduation rate available in the comparison data, so we cannot speak to how students fare at the finish line.

Per-pupil spending sits in the upper range among Genesee County's districts, above the county median. This means the district directs more resources per student than most of its neighbors, which may reflect the intensity of need in the community. Whether that spending is translating into improved outcomes is a question the assessment data does not yet answer.

The housing market in Flint is among the most affordable in the state. District-weighted home values fall well below both the Michigan and national benchmarks, and rents are similarly modest. Homes in different parts of the district vary, with some neighborhoods carrying very low values and others reaching higher, but the overall picture is one of inexpensive housing. For families prioritizing low housing costs, this area stands out. The county-level market shows rising listing prices and homes moving somewhat faster than a year ago, but Genesee County remains affordable relative to the state.

Several data gaps are worth naming plainly. Free-or-reduced-price lunch counts were not reported, so we cannot characterize the income profile of the student body from the data, though the spending level and community context suggest substantial economic need. Special education and English learner counts were also missing. No program offerings, staffing details, discipline data, or course access information was provided. The district brief searched for recent parent-relevant changes and found little of lasting impact, so there is no new strategic initiative or restructuring to report. Civil rights data was not available.

What the picture shows is a district serving a community that has faced deep economic and population challenges, with very low academic proficiency and severe absenteeism, but also with higher-than-typical per-student investment and a set of themed schools that at least signal an intent to offer distinct pathways. Families considering this district should ask direct questions about academic improvement plans, absenteeism interventions, and what the STEM and classical academy designations mean in daily practice.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

2,886

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 5%

Black 72%

White 14%

Asian 0%

Two+ 8%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

—

Gr 4

—

Gr 5

11%

—

Gr 6

13%

—

Gr 7

—

Gr 8

14%

—

Math

Gr 3

—

Gr 4

—

Gr 5

—

Gr 6

—

Science

Gr 5

—

Gr 8

—

Social studies

Gr 5

—

Gr 8

—

Schools in this District

14 schools are officially reported under this district.

Accelerated Learning Academy

Durant Tuuri Mott School

Eisenhower School

Freeman School

Neithercut Elementary School

Pierce School

Potter School

DoyleRyder School

Southwestern Classical Academy

Gateway to CollegeMott Community College

Brownell STEM Academy

Holmes STEM Middle School Academy

Kearsley Street

Whaley Children Centers

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

4 grades reported

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 6

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

Grade 3

Grade 4

11%

Grade 5

14%

Grade 6

Grade 7

16%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

Grade 5

Grade 8

Social Studies

2 grades reported

Grade 5

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$66,488

Year-over-year change-0.6%

Range across 7 ZIP codes$34K to $166K

vs. state typical0.25x

vs. national typical0.18x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (7 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
48503	Flint	$70K	+3.6%	28.0%
48505	Flint	$34K	-9.4%	25.3%
48506	Flint	$85K	+2.4%	16.8%
48504	Flint	$48K	-1.9%	13.8%
48507	Flint	$107K	+4.8%	13.1%
48532	Flint	$166K	+6.2%	1.3%
48529	Burton	$93K	+2.9%	0.1%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$987/mo

Year-over-year change+6.7%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$875 to $1,047/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
48503	Flint	$991	+6.2%	28.0%
48506	Flint	$942	—	16.8%
48504	Flint	$1,047	—	13.8%
48507	Flint	$968	+7.7%	13.1%
48532	Flint	$1,024	—	1.3%
48529	Burton	$875	—	0.1%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$336/mo

Home price / national median income0.8x

Annual rent / national median income14.1%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$651/mo

Market Activity: Genesee County

Median listing price$219,900

Median listing price YoY+16.4%

Median price per sq ft$146

Median price per sq ft YoY+10.6%

Median days on market46.0 days

Median days on market YoY-11.5%

Active listings858

Active listings YoY+5.5%

New listings560

New listings YoY+5.3%

Pending listings639

Pending listings YoY+2.4%

Hotness: median listing price$199,900

Hotness: median listing price YoY+25.4%

Supply score61.8

Supply score YoY+44.4%

Demand score66.2

Demand score YoY+2.5%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$263,590 (+4.2% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.