Plainwell Community Schools School District
School District · Plainwell, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,272
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,272
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Evaluating Plainwell Community Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Plainwell Community Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Gilkey Elementary School
Plainwell · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Plainwell High School
Plainwell · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Plainwell Middle School
Plainwell · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#314 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,272
$1,311 vs Michigan median
District size
2,647 students
Larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Plainwell Community Schools ranks #314 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Plainwell Community Schools's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Gilkey Elementary School (7.1/10), Plainwell High School (6.7/10), and Plainwell Middle School (5.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Plainwell Community Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gilkey Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Plainwell High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Plainwell Middle School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Cooper Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Starr Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Renaissance High School | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Plainwell Community Schools
Plainwell Community Schools is a Plainwell, Michigan school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,647 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.6:1. The district invests $13,272 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Plainwell Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Gilkey Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Plainwell Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 46.0% and ELA proficiency of 56.6%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Plainwell Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Plainwell Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Plainwell Community Schools
6 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Plainwell
- Total Enrollment
- 2,647
- Teachers (FTE)
- 150
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Plainwell Community Schools?
Plainwell Community Schools has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Plainwell Community Schools?
The average composite rating for Plainwell Community Schools is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Plainwell Community Schools?
Plainwell Community Schools spends $13,272 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Plainwell Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Plainwell Community Schools is 17.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Plainwell Community Schools?
Gilkey Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Plainwell Community Schools with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Plainwell Community Schools?
Across schools in Plainwell Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Plainwell Community Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Plainwell Community Schools has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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