Very Good
#882 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 28% in state
Pellston Middlehigh School
High School · Pellston Public Schools · Pellston, MI
A high school in Pellston, MI where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
172 PARK ST, Pellston, MI 49769
- Math 31% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 31% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pellston Middlehigh School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 31% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pellston Middlehigh 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average272/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$64,792
Median home value
$152,800
Median rent
$989/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49769; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Pellston Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $18,007NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pellston Middlehigh School is listed in Pellston Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pellston Middlehigh School
Pellston Middlehigh School is a public high school in Pellston, MI, part of Pellston Public Schools, serving approximately 256 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #882 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pellston Middlehigh School
What grades does Pellston Middlehigh School serve?
Pellston Middlehigh School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Pellston Middlehigh School?
Pellston Middlehigh School has an enrollment of approximately 256 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pellston Middlehigh School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pellston Middlehigh School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pellston Middlehigh School rank in MI?
Pellston Middlehigh School ranks #882 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Pellston Middlehigh School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pellston Middlehigh School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Pellston Middlehigh School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pellston Middlehigh School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pellston Middlehigh School a charter school?
No, Pellston Middlehigh School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pellston Middlehigh School a Title I school?
No, Pellston Middlehigh School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pellston Middlehigh School?
58.6% of students at Pellston Middlehigh 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 256
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Emmet County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.9%
- Phone
- (231) 539-8201
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 49769)
- 1,791
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 32
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 49769; 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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