Excellent
#370 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 12% in state
Petoskey Middle School
Middle School · Public Schools of Petoskey · Petoskey, MI
A middle school in Petoskey, MI where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
801 NORTHMEN DR, Petoskey, MI 49770
- Math 55% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 62% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Petoskey Middle School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 59% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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
42%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Petoskey Middle 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average685/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Petoskey), 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
$80,431
Median home value
$309,900
Median rent
$1,077/mo
College educated
47%
Homeownership
70.8%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49770; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Academy PetoskeyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Harbor Light Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 163 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Public Schools of Petoskey
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,822NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Petoskey Middle School is listed in Public Schools of Petoskey; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Petoskey Middle School
Petoskey Middle School is a public middle school in Petoskey, MI, part of Public Schools of Petoskey, serving approximately 571 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #370 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Petoskey Middle School
What grades does Petoskey Middle School serve?
Petoskey Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Petoskey Middle School?
Petoskey Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 571 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Petoskey Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Petoskey Middle School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Petoskey Middle School rank in MI?
Petoskey Middle School ranks #370 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Petoskey Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Petoskey Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Petoskey Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Petoskey Middle School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Petoskey Middle School a charter school?
No, Petoskey Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Petoskey Middle School a Title I school?
No, Petoskey Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Petoskey Middle School?
42.0% of students at Petoskey Middle 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 571
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Emmet County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.3%
- Phone
- (231) 348-2150
- Area population (ZIP 49770)
- 17,813
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 49770; 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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