Pentwater Public School

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 600 Park St
       Pentwater, MI  49449-9597


(231) 869-4100

District: Pentwater Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
318th of 1,470 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,632 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  232

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.0%
Hispanic:
12.1%
Two or more races:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47% Help


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Compare Details Pentwater Public School ranks better than 78.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.76. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pentwater Public School ranks better than 90.7% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pentwater Public School ranks better than 92.7% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.47. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Pentwater Public School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81%), Hispanic (12.1%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pentwater Public School is 13.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pentwater Public School is $16,632.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pentwater Public School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pentwater Public School 318th of 1470 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Pentwater Public School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Pentwater Public School 82nd of 883 Michigan public middle schools. (See Pentwater Public School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Pentwater Public School 54th of 735 Michigan public high schools. (See Pentwater Public School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Rank History for Pentwater Public School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Pentwater Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 52.17 924th 1545 40.2%
2007 49.39 1019th 1565 34.9%
2008 44.16 1138th 1577 27.8%
2009 52.03 998th 1589 37.2%
2010 43.30 1182nd 1552 23.8%
2011 51.06 971st 1552 37.4%
2012 46.51 919th 1566 41.3%
2013 53.61 771st 1563 50.7%
2014 45.50 909th 1533 40.7%
2015 78.06 304th 1580 80.8%
2016 90.14 97th 1548 93.7%
2017 82.00 186th 1466 87.3%
2018 80.78 260th 1448 82.0%
2019 78.93 246th 1408 82.5%
2022 76.10 265th 1344 80.3%
2023 75.76 318th 1470 78.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pentwater Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.93 116th 1397 91.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Pentwater Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.35 148th 1443 89.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Pentwater Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.72 521st 1446 64.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Pentwater Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.67 249th 1253 80.1%
2019 75.32 227th 1128 79.9%
2023 75.23 255th 1198 78.7%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Pentwater Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 59.76 399th 806 50.5%
2007 58.63 441st 823 46.4%
2008 57.27 475th 839 43.4%
2009 52.81 544th 847 35.8%
2010 45.01 613th 851 28.0%
2011 70.54 254th 858 70.4%
2012 57.27 385th 900 57.2%
2013 69.80 232nd 919 74.8%
2014 68.15 259th 921 71.9%
2015 64.20 298th 919 67.6%
2016 54.26 390th 894 56.4%
2017 64.66 229th 821 72.1%
2018 88.63 79th 838 90.6%
2019 82.21 113th 792 85.7%
2021 81.12 87th 675 87.1%
2022 79.84 115th 776 85.2%
2023 88.90 82nd 883 90.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Pentwater Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.48 89th 794 88.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Pentwater Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.95 68th 678 90.0%
2019 79.64 96th 624 84.6%
2021 85.95 59th 577 89.8%
2023 87.54 63rd 688 90.8%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pentwater Public School

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Rank History for all high school students at Pentwater Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.18 318th 705 54.9%
2007 84.42 86th 767 88.8%
2008 56.57 417th 750 44.4%
2009 60.05 382nd 754 49.3%
2010 76.23 179th 765 76.6%
2011 66.75 325th 784 58.5%
2012 66.86 260th 773 66.4%
2013 66.57 269th 805 66.6%
2014 63.72 296th 799 63.0%
2015 67.96 262nd 832 68.5%
2016 66.25 264th 852 69.0%
2017 51.18 366th 835 56.2%
2018 79.53 146th 824 82.3%
2019 70.56 177th 666 73.4%
2021 70.23 121st 561 78.4%
2022 72.83 143rd 531 73.1%
2023 89.47 54th 735 92.7%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Pentwater Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.33 113th 710 84.1%
2023 85.86 60th 611 90.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at Pentwater Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.03 175th 708 75.3%
2019 63.94 190th 582 67.4%
2021 72.85 105th 516 79.7%
2023 83.25 85th 647 86.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Pentwater Public School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 352 3 2 16 4 n/a n/a -4 373
1989 360 3 1 16 3 n/a n/a 0 383
1990 376 5 0 24 2 n/a n/a -7 400
1991 364 4 2 19 5 n/a n/a 0 394
1992 355 3 2 25 2 n/a n/a 0 387
1993 359 4 2 16 2 n/a n/a 0 383
1994 362 0 2 18 2 n/a n/a 0 384
1995 385 1 1 19 2 n/a n/a 0 408
1996 385 1 1 19 2 n/a n/a 0 408
1997 368 0 2 19 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1998 348 0 2 12 5 n/a n/a 0 367
1999 336 0 1 28 2 n/a n/a 0 367
2000 311 0 2 32 3 n/a n/a 0 348
2001 289 0 1 22 3 n/a n/a 0 315
2002 259 0 1 28 2 n/a n/a 3 293
2003 259 0 1 28 2 n/a n/a 3 293
2004 268 0 1 26 0 n/a n/a 4 299
2005 249 1 1 25 0 n/a n/a 3 279
2006 214 0 0 15 0 n/a n/a 4 233
2007 226 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 8 242
2008 242 1 1 17 n/a n/a n/a 12 273
2009 250 2 1 17 0 n/a n/a 11 281
2010 235 4 0 16 0 n/a n/a 10 265
2011 251 0 1 24 0 0 7 0 283
2012 250 0 1 19 5 0 7 0 282
2013 245 0 1 26 1 0 11 0 284
2014 234 1 0 14 0 0 14 0 263
2015 235 1 0 16 0 0 17 0 269
2016 234 1 0 19 1 0 14 0 269
2017 242 1 0 23 1 0 15 0 282
2018 238 0 0 26 1 0 15 0 280
2019 222 1 0 19 0 0 17 0 259
2020 223 2 0 19 0 0 22 0 266
2021 206 2 0 22 0 0 16 0 246
2022 190 2 0 23 0 0 15 0 230
2023 188 3 1 28 0 0 12 0 232

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pentwater Public School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 373 n/a n/a n/a
1989 383 n/a n/a 20.9
1990 400 27.0 14.8 25.3
1991 394 n/a n/a n/a
1992 387 n/a n/a n/a
1993 383 n/a 0.0 27.9
1994 384 22.9 16.8 28.1
1995 408 25.1 16.3 31.9
1996 408 25.1 16.3 31.9
1997 389 26.0 15.0 26.5
1998 367 26.0 14.1 22.6
1999 367 26.0 14.1 21.3
2000 348 25.3 13.8 27
2001 315 21.1 14.9 25.1
2002 293 19.5 15.0 31.7
2003 293 19.5 15.0 31.7
2004 299 18.0 16.6 36.3
2005 279 17.8 15.7 40.9
2006 233 17.6 13.2 40.2
2007 242 16.5 14.7 32.1
2008 273 16.7 16.3 49.4
2009 281 17.2 16.3 50.7
2010 265 17.5 15.1 61.6
2011 283 17.3 16.3 54.1
2012 282 18.0 15.6 55.3
2013 284 18.5 15.3 55.6
2014 263 17.3 15.1 46.8
2015 269 19.0 14.1 54.3
2016 269 17.0 15.8 47.6
2017 282 17.8 15.8 43.3
2018 280 17.3 16.1 51.4
2019 259 17.7 14.6 49.4
2020 266 19.0 13.9 54.1
2021 246 18.5 13.2 54.9
2022 230 18.3 12.5 47.8
2023 232 17.4 13.2 47

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pentwater Public School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 373 n/a n/a n/a
1989 383 n/a n/a 20.9
1990 400 27.0 14.8 25.3
1991 394 n/a n/a n/a
1992 387 n/a n/a n/a
1993 383 n/a 0.0 27.9
1994 384 22.9 16.8 28.1
1995 408 25.1 16.3 31.9
1996 408 25.1 16.3 31.9
1997 389 26.0 15.0 26.5
1998 367 26.0 14.1 22.6
1999 367 26.0 14.1 21.3
2000 348 25.3 13.8 27
2001 315 21.1 14.9 25.1
2002 293 19.5 15.0 31.7
2003 293 19.5 15.0 31.7
2004 299 18.0 16.6 36.3
2005 279 17.8 15.7 40.9
2006 233 17.6 13.2 40.2
2007 242 16.5 14.7 32.1
2008 273 16.7 16.3 49.4
2009 281 17.2 16.3 50.7
2010 265 17.5 15.1 61.6
2011 283 17.3 16.3 54.1
2012 282 18.0 15.6 55.3
2013 284 18.5 15.3 55.6
2014 263 17.3 15.1 46.8
2015 269 19.0 14.1 54.3
2016 269 17.0 15.8 47.6
2017 282 17.8 15.8 43.3
2018 280 17.3 16.1 51.4
2019 259 17.7 14.6 49.4
2020 266 19.0 13.9 54.1
2021 246 18.5 13.2 54.9
2022 230 18.3 12.5 47.8
2023 232 17.4 13.2 47

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pentwater Public School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $391 (3.2%) $11,788 (96.8%) $12,180
2020 $315 (2.6%) $11,889 (97.4%) $12,204
2021 $725 (5.3%) $12,920 (94.7%) $13,645
2022 $1,454 (8.7%) $15,178 (91.3%) $16,632

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pentwater Public School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 246th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 318th of 1470 Elementary schools
 4.2%
Ranks 113th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 82nd of 883 Middle schools
 5%
Ranks 177th of 666 High schoolsRanks 54th of 735 High schools
 19.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pentwater Public School)66.776.5
 9.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pentwater Public School District)66.776.5
 9.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Pentwater Public School)72.258.8
 13.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pentwater Public School District)72.258.8
 13.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pentwater Public School)62.562.5
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pentwater Public School District)62.562.5
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Pentwater Public School)43.837.5
 6.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pentwater Public School District)43.837.5
 6.3%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade Math (Pentwater Public School)52.636.4
 16.2%
   5th Grade Math (Pentwater Public School District)52.636.4
 16.2%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pentwater Public School)54.568.8
 14.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pentwater Public School District)54.568.8
 14.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Pentwater Public School)54.550
 4.5%
   6th Grade Math (Pentwater Public School District)54.550
 4.5%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pentwater Public School)65.247.1
 18.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pentwater Public School District)65.247.1
 18.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Pentwater Public School)65.264.7
 0.5%
   7th Grade Math (Pentwater Public School District)65.264.7
 0.5%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Pentwater Public School)40.940
 0.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Pentwater Public School District)40.940
 0.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pentwater Public School)43.560
 16.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Pentwater Public School District)43.560
 16.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (Pentwater Public School)52.452.4
   11th Grade Social Studies (Pentwater Public School District)52.452.4
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Pentwater Public School)61.961.9
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Pentwater Public School District)61.961.9
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students259232
 10.4%
African American13
 200%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic1928
 47.4%
Pacific Islander00
White222188
 15.3%
Two or More Races1712
 29.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.4%47%
 2.4%


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Students at Pentwater Public School are 81% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Pentwater Public School ranks 318th of 1470 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 232 students attended Pentwater Public School.


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