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#1094 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 34% in state

Pine Island Elementary

Elementary School · Comstock Park Public Schools · Comstock Park, MI

A Comstock Park Public Schools elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6101 PINE ISLAND DR NE, Comstock Park, MI 49321

  • Math 37% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 45% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-4.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.3 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$14,615
Chronic Absenteeism20.7%

Students at Pine Island Elementary score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 49 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 41% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
30%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
33%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
31%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

61%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pine Island Elementary 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average394/100K

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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

$74,691

Median home value

$244,300

Median rent

$1,073/mo

College educated

28.5%

Homeownership

67.5%

Poverty rate

8.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49321; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Assumption Bvm SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5privatePK–82.4 mi157Compare →
Kent ISD Deaf and Hard of HearingEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–122.8 mi60Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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.

Comstock Park Public Schools

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$14,615NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pine Island Elementary is listed in Comstock Park Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pine Island Elementary

Pine Island Elementary is a public elementary school in Comstock Park, MI, part of Comstock Park Public Schools, serving approximately 377 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,094 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pine Island Elementary

What grades does Pine Island Elementary serve?

Pine Island Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Pine Island Elementary?

Pine Island Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 377 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Island Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Pine Island Elementary is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pine Island Elementary rank in MI?

Pine Island Elementary ranks #1,094 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Pine Island Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Pine Island Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Island Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pine Island Elementary has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Pine Island Elementary a charter school?

No, Pine Island Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pine Island Elementary a Title I school?

No, Pine Island Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pine Island Elementary?

61.0% of students at Pine Island Elementary 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
377
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Kent County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.7%
Area population (ZIP 49321)
15,759
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
37.5
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 49321; 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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