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#2082 of 3,192 schools in MI
Plainwell Middle School
Middle School · Plainwell Community Schools · Plainwell, MI
A Plainwell Community Schools middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
720 BRIGHAM ST, Plainwell, MI 49080
- Math 34% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 47% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Plainwell Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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
38.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Plainwell 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,473/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plainwell), 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
$75,250
Median home value
$234,400
Median rent
$982/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49080; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otsego Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 524 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Plainwell Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,272NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Plainwell Middle School is listed in Plainwell Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plainwell Middle School
Plainwell Middle School is a public middle school in Plainwell, MI, part of Plainwell Community Schools, serving approximately 587 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,082 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plainwell Middle School
What grades does Plainwell Middle School serve?
Plainwell Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Plainwell Middle School?
Plainwell Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 587 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plainwell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plainwell Middle School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plainwell Middle School rank in MI?
Plainwell Middle School ranks #2,082 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Plainwell Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Plainwell Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Plainwell Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plainwell Middle School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Plainwell Middle School a charter school?
No, Plainwell Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plainwell Middle School a Title I school?
No, Plainwell Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plainwell Middle School?
38.7% of students at Plainwell 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 587
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Allegan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (269) 685-5813
- Area population (ZIP 49080)
- 15,410
- Area average commute
- 24.9 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 49080; 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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