Top Rankings
Pentwater ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 229 students in Pentwater ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School in Pentwater ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (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
1 School
3,509 Schools
# Students
229 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pentwater ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#97 out of 862 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
12%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
82%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,590 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,153 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,590
$18,510
Spending / Student
$15,153
$17,693
Best Pentwater ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pentwater ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Park St
Pentwater, MI 49449
(231) 869-4100
Pentwater, MI 49449
(231) 869-4100
Gr: PK-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pentwater ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Pentwater ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District manages 1 public schools serving 229 students.
What is the rank of Pentwater ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Pentwater ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District is ranked #91 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pentwater ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
82% of Pentwater ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pentwater ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Pentwater ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Pentwater ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,153 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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