Asked & Answered

Mike Mertens, AAEA Assistant Executive Director

The question was, "What's the most recent data we have on the average millage rate for school districts statewide?” The answer is 38.95 in 2022 compared to 38.93 in 2021. Data on millage rates dating back to 2006 can be found on the DESE website. Other interesting facts from this 2022 report include:

• The average M&O millage rate for the state is 25.76.

• The average Dedicated M&O millage rate for the state is 0.7. Only 10 districts have dedicated M&O millage rates.

• The average Debt Service millage rate for the state is 13.11. The highest Debt Service millage rate in the state is 29.80. The lowest is "0." Three districts have no voted debt service mills.

• The highest voted total millage rate in the state is 54.80. Only one district in the state has a total millage rate over 50.00. The lowest voted total millage rate in the state is 28.30. Two districts in the state have a total millage rate below 30.00.

If you have questions for Mike, email him at m.mertens@theaaea.org.