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Plainwell Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,607 students in Plainwell Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Plainwell Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
2,607 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
150 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Plainwell Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#282 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Graduation Rate
80%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.55
# American Indian Students
5 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
20 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
152 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
26 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
2,282 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
87%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
121 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
199
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
194
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
182
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
194
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
164
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
179
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
194
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
204
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
198
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
217
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
259
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
203
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
220
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,151 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,304 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,151
$18,370
Spending / Student
$15,304
$17,559
Best Plainwell Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilkey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
707 S Woodhams St
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-2424
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-2424
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Plainwell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
684 102nd Ave
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-9554
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-9554
Grades: 9-12
| 815 students
Rank: #33.
Renaissance High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
798 E Bridge St
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-8911
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-8911
Grades: K-12
| 84 students
Rank: #44.
Cooper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7559 N 14th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 349-2674
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 349-2674
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #55.
Plainwell Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
720 Brigham St
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-5813
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-5813
Grades: 6-8
| 596 students
Rank: #66.
Starr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 School Dr
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-5835
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-5835
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plainwell Community Schools School District?
Plainwell Community Schools School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,607 students.
What is the rank of Plainwell Community Schools School District?
Plainwell Community Schools School District is ranked #268 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plainwell Community Schools School District?
87% of Plainwell Community Schools School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 Plainwell Community Schools School District?
Plainwell Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Plainwell Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,304 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
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