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#2968 of 3,192 schools in MI
Pittsford Area Elem School
Elementary School · Pittsford Area Schools · Pittsford, MI
An elementary school in Pittsford, MI where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9304 HAMILTON RD, Pittsford, MI 49271
- Math 23% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 24% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 23:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pittsford Area Elem School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 58 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 23% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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
75.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pittsford Area Elem 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average372/100K
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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
$52,870
Median home value
$140,600
Median rent
$947/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
82.4%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49271; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 52 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Pittsford Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pittsford Area Elem School is listed in Pittsford Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pittsford Area Elem School
Pittsford Area Elem School is a public elementary school in Pittsford, MI, part of Pittsford Area Schools, serving approximately 161 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,968 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pittsford Area Elem School
What grades does Pittsford Area Elem School serve?
Pittsford Area Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Pittsford Area Elem School?
Pittsford Area Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 161 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsford Area Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pittsford Area Elem School is 23:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pittsford Area Elem School rank in MI?
Pittsford Area Elem School ranks #2,968 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Pittsford Area Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pittsford Area Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Pittsford Area Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pittsford Area Elem School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pittsford Area Elem School a charter school?
No, Pittsford Area Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pittsford Area Elem School a Title I school?
No, Pittsford Area Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pittsford Area Elem School?
75.2% of students at Pittsford Area Elem 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 161
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Hillsdale County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (517) 523-3481
- Area population (ZIP 49271)
- 2,354
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 49271; 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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