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#1779 of 3,192 schools in MI
Potterville High School
High School · Potterville Public Schools · Potterville, MI
A high school in Potterville, MI where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
425 E MAIN ST, Potterville, MI 48876
- Math 10% proficient (2021)
- Reading 50% proficient (2021)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Potterville High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 30% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Potterville High 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low161/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Potterville), 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
$72,895
Median home value
$187,900
Median rent
$953/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
72.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48876; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Resa Meadowview OffsiteEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–12 | 4.8 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Eaton Resa Meadowview OnsiteEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–12 | 4.8 mi | 32 | 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.
Potterville Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,997NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Potterville High School is listed in Potterville Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Potterville High School
Potterville High School is a public high school in Potterville, MI, part of Potterville Public Schools, serving approximately 202 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,779 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Potterville High School
What grades does Potterville High School serve?
Potterville High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Potterville High School?
Potterville High School has an enrollment of approximately 202 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Potterville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Potterville High School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Potterville High School rank in MI?
Potterville High School ranks #1,779 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Potterville High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Potterville High 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 Potterville High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Potterville High School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Potterville High School a charter school?
No, Potterville High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Potterville High School a Title I school?
No, Potterville High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Potterville High School?
42.1% of students at Potterville High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 202
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Eaton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.6%
- Phone
- (517) 645-7609
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48876)
- 4,301
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 48876; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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