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#2525 of 3,192 schools in MI
Pine Creek Elementary School
Elementary School · West Ottawa Public School District · Holland, MI
A West Ottawa Public School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1184 136TH AVE, Holland, MI 49424
- Math 15% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 35% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pine Creek Elementary School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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
74.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pine Creek Elementary 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,621/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Holland), 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
$82,353
Median home value
$270,000
Median rent
$1,157/mo
College educated
34.4%
Homeownership
76.1%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49424; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Christian Rose Park Elementary ChristianPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| Woodside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| Great Lakes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 435 | Compare → |
| West Ottawa Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 35 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Ottawa Public School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #12 of 13
- District spending per student
- $14,827NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pine Creek Elementary School is listed in West Ottawa Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pine Creek Elementary School
Pine Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Holland, MI, part of West Ottawa Public School District, serving approximately 390 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,525 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pine Creek Elementary School
What grades does Pine Creek Elementary School serve?
Pine Creek Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Pine Creek Elementary School?
Pine Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 390 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Creek Elementary School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pine Creek Elementary School rank in MI?
Pine Creek Elementary School ranks #2,525 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Pine Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pine Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Pine Creek Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pine Creek Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pine Creek Elementary School a charter school?
No, Pine Creek Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pine Creek Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Pine Creek Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pine Creek Elementary School?
74.9% of students at Pine Creek Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 390
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Ottawa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.8%
- Phone
- (616) 786-1600
- Area population (ZIP 49424)
- 48,995
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 49424; 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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