Summary:
Schools in zip code 48650 serve the Pinconning, Michigan area and include three public schools within the Pinconning Area Schools district, covering grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of roughly 970 students.
For parents, the standout school in this area is Pinconning Central Elementary School, which consistently outperforms state averages in core subjects like 3rd-grade math and ELA (both at 44.6%) and 4th-grade math (46%, exceeding the state by 6.6 points). It also leads the district in 5th-grade science and social studies. In contrast, Pinconning Middle School shows the most concerning trend, with a declining state ranking over three years and a dramatic drop in math proficiency—only 19.4% of 7th graders are proficient, nearly 14 points below the state average. Pinconning High School shines in post-secondary readiness, boasting an 89.4% graduation rate (well above the state's 84%) and a dropout rate of just 2.8%. Its 10th-grade PSAT ELA scores (62.1%) also exceed the state average, though 11th-grade SAT math lags by 5.7 points.
A key takeaway is the district-wide "middle school slide" in math, where strong early elementary scores give way to significant struggles by 7th grade that persist into high school. English Language Arts remains a consistent strength across all grade levels. Chronic absenteeism is a major challenge, affecting all three schools, with the high school highest at 37% despite having the lowest economic disadvantage rate (39.2%). The elementary school has the highest free/reduced lunch eligibility (54.3%) but still performs best academically, while per-student spending is similar across the district ($13,761–$15,164). Overall, this district offers a solid elementary foundation and strong graduation outcomes, but families should be aware of the math achievement gap and attendance issues that emerge in secondary grades.
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