Serving 78 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pine Grove Learning Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 5:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pine Grove Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pine Grove Learning Center's student population of 78 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
78 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pine Grove Learning 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 Pine Grove Learning Center is 0.75, which is more 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
#1480 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
27%
9%
Black
18%
18%
White
37%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Grove Learning Center's ranking?
Pine Grove Learning Center is ranked #1480 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?
21-39% 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 Pine Grove Learning Center?
The graduation rate of Pine Grove Learning Center is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pine Grove Learning Center?
78 students attend Pine Grove Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Pine Grove Learning Center students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Grove Learning Center?
Pine Grove Learning Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pine Grove Learning Center offer ?
Pine Grove Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine Grove Learning Center part of?
Pine Grove Learning Center is part of Kent Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Pine Grove Learning Center located?
Pine Grove Learning Center is located in the Chateau Hills neighborhood of Wyoming, MI.
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