Below Average
#2728 of 3,192 schools in MI
Pine Tree Center
School · Lake Orion Community Schools · Lake Orion, MI
A Lake Orion Community Schools school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
590 PINE TREE RD, Lake Orion, MI 48362
- Math 25% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 25% vs MI 60% (2022)
- 6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pine Tree Center score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
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 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pine Tree Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average568/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Orion), 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
$108,667
Median home value
$313,600
Median rent
$1,095/mo
College educated
43.7%
Homeownership
85.8%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48362; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Orion Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Oxford Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 1,239 | Compare → |
| Oxford Crossroads Day SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 33 | 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.
Lake Orion Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #12 of 12
- District spending per student
- $15,982NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pine Tree Center is listed in Lake Orion Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pine Tree Center
Pine Tree Center is a public school in Lake Orion, MI, part of Lake Orion Community Schools, serving approximately 54 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,728 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pine Tree Center
What grades does Pine Tree Center serve?
Pine Tree Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Pine Tree Center?
Pine Tree Center has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Tree Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Tree Center is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pine Tree Center rank in MI?
Pine Tree Center ranks #2,728 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Pine Tree Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Pine Tree Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Tree Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pine Tree Center has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Pine Tree Center a charter school?
No, Pine Tree Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pine Tree Center a Title I school?
No, Pine Tree Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pine Tree Center?
55.6% of students at Pine Tree Center 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 54
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (248) 693-5470
- Area population (ZIP 48362)
- 14,746
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
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 48362; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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