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#2800 of 3,192 schools in MI

Pullman Elementary School

Elementary School · Bloomingdale Public School District · Bloomingdale, MI

A Bloomingdale Public School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

PO Box 217, Bloomingdale, MI 49026

  • Math 13% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 20% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-28.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.5 pts
Overall Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)19% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$14,544
Chronic Absenteeism8.7%

Students at Pullman Elementary School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency13%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency20%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
20%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

89.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pullman 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 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average567/100K

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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

$65,699

Median home value

$161,400

Median rent

$918/mo

College educated

14.7%

Homeownership

87.4%

Poverty rate

22.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49026; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in Bloomingdale Public School District

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bloomingdale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.8K–5Not available287Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Bloomingdale Public School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$14,544NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pullman Elementary School is listed in Bloomingdale Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pullman Elementary School

Pullman Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bloomingdale, MI, part of Bloomingdale Public School District, serving approximately 183 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,800 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pullman Elementary School

What grades does Pullman Elementary School serve?

Pullman Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Pullman Elementary School?

Pullman Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 183 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pullman Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pullman Elementary School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pullman Elementary School rank in MI?

Pullman Elementary School ranks #2,800 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Pullman Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pullman Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Pullman Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pullman Elementary School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Pullman Elementary School a charter school?

No, Pullman Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pullman Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Pullman Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pullman Elementary School?

89.1% of students at Pullman 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
183
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Allegan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.7%
Area population (ZIP 49026)
1,642
Area average commute
28.7 min
Area median age
51.6
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 49026; 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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