Serving 68 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Pathfinder Educational Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pathfinder Educational Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pathfinder Educational Center's student population of 68 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pathfinder Educational Center ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pathfinder Educational Center is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1058 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
9%
Black
4%
18%
White
69%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pathfinder Educational Center's ranking?
Pathfinder Educational Center is ranked #1058 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pathfinder Educational Center?
The graduation rate of Pathfinder Educational Center is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pathfinder Educational Center?
68 students attend Pathfinder Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Pathfinder Educational Center students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pathfinder Educational Center?
Pathfinder Educational Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pathfinder Educational Center offer ?
Pathfinder Educational Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pathfinder Educational Center part of?
Pathfinder Educational Center is part of St. Joseph County Independent School District.
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