Very Good
#723 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 23% in state
Alanson Public School
School · Alanson Public Schools · Alanson, MI
A school in Alanson, MI where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7400 NORTH ST, Alanson, MI 49706
- Math 32% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 35% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Alanson Public School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 46 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 33% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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Where Alanson Public School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average272/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,573
Median home value
$208,500
Median rent
$943/mo
College educated
22.2%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49706; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Michigan Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9 | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 100 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Alanson Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,566NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alanson Public School is listed in Alanson Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alanson Public School
Alanson Public School is a public school in Alanson, MI, part of Alanson Public Schools, serving approximately 229 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #723 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alanson Public School
What grades does Alanson Public School serve?
Alanson Public School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Alanson Public School?
Alanson Public School has an enrollment of approximately 229 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alanson Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alanson Public School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alanson Public School rank in MI?
Alanson Public School ranks #723 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Alanson Public School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alanson Public School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alanson Public School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alanson Public School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Alanson Public School a charter school?
No, Alanson Public School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alanson Public School a Title I school?
No, Alanson Public School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alanson Public School?
78.2% of students at Alanson Public School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 229
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Emmet County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.8%
- Phone
- (231) 548-2261
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 49706)
- 4,712
- Area median age
- 41.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49706; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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