Potterville Public Schools School District
School District · Potterville, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
715
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
715
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Evaluating Potterville Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Potterville Public 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.
Potterville High School
Potterville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Potterville Middle School
Potterville · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Potterville Elementary School
Potterville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#379 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,997
+$414 vs Michigan median
District size
715 students
Smaller than Michigan median
The short answer
Potterville Public Schools ranks #379 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Potterville Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Potterville High School (6.1/10), Potterville Middle School (6.0/10), and Potterville Elementary School (4.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Potterville Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potterville High School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Potterville Middle School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Potterville Elementary School | 4.6 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Potterville Public Schools
Potterville Public Schools is a Potterville, Michigan school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 715 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. District-level spending was $14,997 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Potterville Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Potterville High School, which has a composite score of 6.1/10.
In standardized testing, Potterville Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 28.0% and ELA proficiency of 49.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Potterville Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Potterville Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Potterville Public Schools
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Potterville
- Total Enrollment
- 715
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- District spending per student
- $14,997NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Potterville Public Schools?
Potterville Public Schools has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Potterville Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Potterville Public Schools is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Potterville Public Schools?
Potterville Public Schools's district-level spending was $14,997 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Potterville Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Potterville Public Schools is 15.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Potterville Public Schools?
Potterville High School is the highest-rated school in Potterville Public Schools with a composite score of 6.1/10.
What are the test scores in Potterville Public Schools?
Across schools in Potterville Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Potterville Public Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Potterville Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 3 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
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 28.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.1%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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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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