Grand Blanc Community Schools, MI

Original Research by School Decision on Grand Blanc Community Schools

Grand Blanc Community Schools is a large, full-spectrum district in Genesee County, Michigan, serving students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade across more than a dozen schools. The enrollment is substantial for the region, and the grade distribution is fairly even from kindergarten through twelfth grade, with a small pre-kindergarten presence. The student body is predominantly white, with a sizable Black population and smaller Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial groups. Information on free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, special education rates, and English learner participation was not available, so those demographic dimensions remain uncovered here.

On state assessments, the district's academic picture is mixed in an instructive way. English language arts results are a clear strength, particularly in the upper elementary and middle grades, where proficiency rates climb to levels well above what most districts in the state see. The eighth-grade ELA result, measured through the PSAT, stands out as especially strong. Science and social studies results across the tested grades are also solid, sitting at or above the middle of the range you would expect for a district of this size. Mathematics is the softer area. Proficiency in math starts at a moderate level in third grade and declines steadily through middle school, with the lowest results in grades six through eight. A parent evaluating the district might want to ask the schools how math instruction is sequenced from elementary into middle school and what interventions support students as content becomes more demanding.

Placed among Genesee County's districts, Grand Blanc performs well. The district sits in the top quartile for overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades, and its chronic absenteeism rate is also in the top quartile, meaning a smaller share of students are chronically absent than in most peer districts. Per-pupil current spending sits in the lower range compared with neighboring districts, which is worth noting given the academic outcomes the district is producing. A graduation rate was not available in the data provided. Four-year graduation rate data for the district was missing, so no read on that metric is possible here.

The district has been investing in both facilities and programming. Publicly reported sources describe a bond approved by voters in November 2021 that funds district-wide improvements through 2025, covering safety upgrades, roofing, HVAC, technology, windows, and athletic facilities, all structured without increasing the current tax rate. In May 2023, voters also approved a ten-year non-homestead operating millage renewal that levies on non-primary-residence property and supports district programming and staffing. On the academic side, the district implemented a new K-5 literacy curriculum beginning in the 2024-25 school year, part of its strategic plan's focus on academic excellence. And in fall 2024, Grand Blanc opened a new STEM Academy at its high school, offering specialized coursework in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through an application process available to students across the district. The high school also publicly reports offering Advanced Placement courses, career and technical education, and a virtual and blended learning program.

The housing context for families considering the district is moderately priced relative to state and national benchmarks. The district-weighted typical home value sits somewhat above the state benchmark and well below the national one, with a modest year-over-year increase. Rents are similarly positioned, making the area relatively affordable by national standards, though estimated monthly mortgage costs exceed typical rent by a moderate margin. The Genesee County housing market has seen growing inventory recently, with active and new listings both up year over year, and median days on market have shortened. The district's housing values draw mostly from the Grand Blanc zip code, with smaller contributions from areas extending toward Flint, Holly, and Burton, which means home values and neighborhood conditions can vary depending on where within the district a family lives.

No locale brief was provided for the communities the district serves, and no civil-rights data on discipline, course access, or staffing was available. What the assembled evidence shows is a large district with solid academic outcomes relative to its county peers, particular strength in literacy and reading, a clear area for growth in mathematics, active community investment in facilities and new programs, and a housing market that remains approachable for many families.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

7,571

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 7%

Black 19%

White 62%

Asian 3%

Two+ 9%

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

27%

58%

Gr 4

39%

58%

Gr 5

37%

61%

Gr 6

38%

64%

Gr 7

38%

60%

Gr 8

74%

85%

Math

Gr 3

29%

64%

Gr 4

33%

57%

Gr 5

32%

54%

Gr 6

20%

48%

Gr 7

25%

48%

Gr 8

21%

42%

Science

Gr 5

35%

56%

Gr 8

41%

62%

Social studies

Gr 5

30%

55%

Gr 8

45%

68%

Schools in this District

13 schools are officially reported under this district.

Perry Learning Center

Cook Elementary School

Anderson Elementary School

Perry Innovation Center

Lillian G Mason Elementary School

Grand Blanc Middle School East

Grand Blanc Middle School West

Brendel Elementary School

Grand Blanc Community High School

Indian Hill Elementary School

Myers Elementary School

McGrath Elementary School

Reid Elementary School

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

46%

Grade 3

46%

Grade 4

43%

Grade 5

33%

Grade 6

36%

Grade 7

32%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

42%

Grade 3

49%

Grade 4

49%

Grade 5

50%

Grade 6

49%

Grade 7

80%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

45%

Grade 5

52%

Grade 8

Social Studies

2 grades reported

42%

Grade 5

57%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$279,183

Year-over-year change+5.2%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$107K to $322K

vs. state typical1.06x

vs. national typical0.76x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
48439	Grand Blanc	$294K	+5.3%	83.9%
48507	Flint	$107K	+4.8%	8.5%
48442	Holly	$322K	+3.4%	7.0%
48519	Burton	$187K	+6.8%	0.6%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,176/mo

Year-over-year change+5.3%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$968 to $1,198/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
48439	Grand Blanc	$1,198	+5.0%	83.9%
48507	Flint	$968	+7.7%	8.5%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,409/mo

Home price / national median income3.3x

Annual rent / national median income16.9%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$232/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)

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