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#1776 of 3,192 schools in MI
Pine River Area Middle School
Middle School · Pine River Area Schools · Leroy, MI
A middle school in Leroy, MI serving grades 4th – 7th.
17445 PINE RIVER RD, Leroy, MI 49655
- Math 23% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 41% vs MI 41% (2022)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pine River Area Middle School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (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 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pine River Area 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average623/100K
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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
$67,375
Median home value
$171,800
Median rent
$813/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
95.5%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49655; 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.
Pine River Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,893NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pine River Area Middle School is listed in Pine River Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pine River Area Middle School
Pine River Area Middle School is a public middle school in Leroy, MI, part of Pine River Area Schools, serving approximately 274 students in grades 4th-7th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,776 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pine River Area Middle School
What grades does Pine River Area Middle School serve?
Pine River Area Middle School serves students in grades 4th through 7th.
How many students attend Pine River Area Middle School?
Pine River Area Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine River Area Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine River Area Middle School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pine River Area Middle School rank in MI?
Pine River Area Middle School ranks #1,776 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Pine River Area Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pine River Area Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 River Area Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pine River Area Middle School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pine River Area Middle School a charter school?
No, Pine River Area Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pine River Area Middle School a Title I school?
No, Pine River Area Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pine River Area Middle School?
73.0% of students at Pine River Area 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
- 4th – 7th
- Enrollment
- 274
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Osceola County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.6%
- Phone
- (231) 829-3841
- Area population (ZIP 49655)
- 3,415
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 49655; 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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