Serving 135 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Plainwell Virtual School ranks in the bottom 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 was 20-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2057 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
5%
18%
White
80%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plainwell Virtual School's ranking?
Plainwell Virtual School is ranked #2057 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Plainwell Virtual School?
135 students attend Plainwell Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Plainwell Virtual School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plainwell Virtual School?
Plainwell Virtual School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Plainwell Virtual School offer ?
Plainwell Virtual School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Plainwell Virtual School part of?
Plainwell Virtual School is part of Plainwell Community Schools School District.
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