Very Good
#690 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 22% in state
Pathway School
School · Livingston Esa · Howell, MI
A Livingston Esa school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1429 WEST GRAND RIVER AVE, Howell, MI 48843
- Math 75% vs MI 31% (2022)
- Reading 75% vs MI 38% (2022)
- 2.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pathway School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 11 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pathway School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated751/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Howell), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,620
Median home value
$323,100
Median rent
$1,221/mo
College educated
37.3%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48843; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Livingston Esa
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $445,022NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Pathway School is listed in Livingston ESA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pathway School
Pathway School is a public school in Howell, MI, part of Livingston Esa, serving approximately 55 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 2.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #690 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pathway School
What grades does Pathway School serve?
Pathway School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Pathway School?
Pathway School has an enrollment of approximately 55 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pathway School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pathway School is 2.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pathway School rank in MI?
Pathway School ranks #690 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Pathway School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pathway School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Pathway School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pathway School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pathway School a charter school?
No, Pathway School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pathway School a Title I school?
No, Pathway School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pathway School?
40.0% of students at Pathway 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
- 55
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Livingston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.3%
- Phone
- (517) 546-6240
- Area population (ZIP 48843)
- 46,902
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 48843; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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