For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,135 students in Paw Paw ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Paw Paw ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
2,135 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
132 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Paw Paw ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#326 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Graduation Rate
81%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
12%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
82%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,933 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,117 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,933
$18,510
Spending / Student
$12,117
$17,693
Best Paw Paw ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paw Paw Later Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
612 W North St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5400
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5400
Gr: 3-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Paw Paw High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30609 E Red Arrow Hwy
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5600
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Paw Paw Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
313 W Michigan Ave
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5500
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Cedar Street Community And Family Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
555 Cedar St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5700
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5700
Gr: 6-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
512 W North St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5300
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5300
Gr: PK-2 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paw Paw ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Paw Paw ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,135 students.
What is the rank of Paw Paw ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Paw Paw ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District is ranked #344 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Paw Paw ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
82% of Paw Paw ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paw Paw ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Paw Paw ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Paw Paw ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,117 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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