Very Good
#748 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 23% in state
Pied Piper School
School · Alpena-montmorency-alcona Esd · Alpena, MI
An Alpena-montmorency-alcona Esd school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
444 WILSON ST, Alpena, MI 49707
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 75% proficient (2021)
- 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pied Piper School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2018, to 50% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pied Piper 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,533/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alpena), 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
$50,699
Median home value
$134,900
Median rent
$642/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
18.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49707; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Alpena-montmorency-alcona Esd
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $294,658NCES 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.
Pied Piper School is listed in Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona ESD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pied Piper School
Pied Piper School is a public school in Alpena, MI, part of Alpena-montmorency-alcona Esd, serving approximately 40 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #748 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pied Piper School
What grades does Pied Piper School serve?
Pied Piper School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Pied Piper School?
Pied Piper School has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pied Piper School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pied Piper School is 5.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pied Piper School rank in MI?
Pied Piper School ranks #748 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Pied Piper School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pied Piper 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 Pied Piper School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pied Piper School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Pied Piper School a charter school?
No, Pied Piper School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pied Piper School a Title I school?
No, Pied Piper School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pied Piper School?
77.5% of students at Pied Piper 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
- 40
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Alpena County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.5%
- Phone
- (989) 356-1414
- Area population (ZIP 49707)
- 22,050
- Area average commute
- 15.6 min
- Area median age
- 47.7
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 49707; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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