Below Average
#2569 of 3,192 schools in MI
Pullen Elementary School
Elementary School · Mt. Pleasant City School District · Mount Pleasant, MI
A Mt. Pleasant City School District elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
251 SOUTH BROWN ST, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
- Math 47% proficient (2017)
- Reading 57% proficient (2017)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pullen Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 9-year record (2009–2017) and has held near 52% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 18 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pullen Elementary 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,458/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Pleasant), 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
$48,794
Median home value
$168,000
Median rent
$862/mo
College educated
37.1%
Homeownership
48.8%
Poverty rate
27.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48858; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| Renaissance Public School AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| Ganiard SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–2 | 1.4 mi | 223 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.
Mt. Pleasant City School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,449NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pullen Elementary School is listed in Mt. Pleasant City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pullen Elementary School
Pullen Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mount Pleasant, MI, part of Mt. Pleasant City School District, serving approximately 299 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,569 of 3,192 schools in MI.
State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pullen Elementary School
What grades does Pullen Elementary School serve?
Pullen Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Pullen Elementary School?
Pullen Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 299 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pullen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pullen Elementary School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pullen Elementary School rank in MI?
Pullen Elementary School ranks #2,569 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Pullen Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pullen Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Pullen Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pullen Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Pullen Elementary School a charter school?
No, Pullen Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pullen Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Pullen Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pullen Elementary School?
63.9% of students at Pullen Elementary 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 299
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Isabella County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.5%
- Phone
- (989) 775-2270
- Area population (ZIP 48858)
- 42,732
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 27.3
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 48858; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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