Excellent
#127 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 4% in state
Based on limited data
Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School
Elementary School · Midland Public Schools · Midland, MI
A Midland Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
1407 W CARPENTER ST, Midland, MI 48640
- 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 17 schools in Midland.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street 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 73Very Walkable
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated777/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Midland), 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
$81,630
Median home value
$191,000
Median rent
$928/mo
College educated
38.1%
Homeownership
75.7%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48640; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Brigid Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Central Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 617 | Compare → |
| St John's Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Mcesa and Sugnet School Classroom ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 160 | 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.
Midland Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #1 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,162NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School is listed in Midland Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School
Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School is a public elementary school in Midland, MI, part of Midland Public Schools, serving approximately 58 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #127 of 3,192 schools in MI. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School
What grades does Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School serve?
Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School?
Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School has an enrollment of approximately 58 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School rank in MI?
Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School ranks #127 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School's MySchoolScout rating?
Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School a charter school?
No, Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School a Title I school?
No, Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street School?
24.1% of students at Preprimary Center at Carpenter Street 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
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 58
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Midland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.7%
- Phone
- (989) 923-6411
- Area population (ZIP 48640)
- 32,630
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 48640; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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