Plainwell Community Schools District
- 600 SCHOOL DR
- PLAINWELL, MI 49080
- (269) 685-5823
3 School Reviews
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 88.2% | 76.3% |
| Dropout Rate | 3.6% | 6.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,734 | $10,665 |
| Students Per Teacher | 20.0 | 17.5 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | - |
| Number of Students | 2,870 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 144 | - |
District Test Scores
MEAP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.1% | 95.3% | |
| 2009 | 97.8% | 94.8% | |
| 2008 | 97.1% | 91.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.7% | 86.8% | |
| 2009 | 93.6% | 89.8% | |
| 2008 | 91.8% | 86.4% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 89.9% | 83.2% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 72.1% | 61.1% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.0% | 79.9% | |
| 2009 | 85.9% | 79.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 85.1% | |
| 2009 | 88.6% | 85.2% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.5% | 78.1% | |
| 2009 | 85.9% | 81.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.6% | 84.5% | |
| 2009 | 87.2% | 82.0% | |
| 2008 | 89.5% | 79.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.5% | 84.0% | |
| 2009 | 90.7% | 87.7% | |
| 2008 | 83.3% | 80.5% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 75.3% | |
| 2009 | 82.3% | 73.4% | |
| 2008 | 82.8% | 73.6% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 82.3% | 79.5% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 70.8% | 75.7% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.5% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 85.9% | 70.3% | |
| 2008 | 80.8% | 74.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.3% | 81.9% | |
| 2009 | 91.9% | 83.4% | |
| 2008 | 79.8% | 75.5% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.3% | 78.1% | |
| 2009 | 89.9% | 75.9% | |
| 2008 | 84.3% | 76.3% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 80.7% | 76.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 77.6% | 74.2% | |
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.3% | 72.8% | |
| 2009 | 79.0% | 71.1% | |
| 2008 | 85.7% | 72.4% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2009 | 98.5% | 92.3% | |
| 2008 | 92.8% | 87.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2009 | 91.4% | 84.1% | |
| 2008 | 88.6% | 82.8% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 82.8% | 76.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 54.2% | 44.4% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2009 | 88.0% | 82.2% | |
| 2008 | 90.8% | 82.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2009 | 83.9% | 82.0% | |
| 2008 | 88.8% | 79.6% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 87.3% | 80.1% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 85.9% | 77.9% | |
MME - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.3% | 50.4% | |
| 2009 | 52.7% | 49.3% | |
| 2008 | 45.3% | 46.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.8% | 65.2% | |
| 2009 | 63.3% | 59.9% | |
| 2008 | 62.4% | 61.9% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.9% | 57.9% | |
| 2009 | 67.0% | 55.6% | |
| 2008 | 61.8% | 56.6% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.8% | 79.4% | |
| 2009 | 91.6% | 81.3% | |
| 2008 | 84.1% | 79.9% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.2% | 43.7% | |
| 2009 | 47.8% | 43.4% | |
| 2008 | 38.2% | 41.1% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2009 | 58.8% | 52.1% | |
| 2008 | 50.9% | 52.3% | |
Source: MI Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 2,870 | 20.0 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 200 |
| 1st Grade Students | 182 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 212 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 192 |
| 4th Grade Students | 210 |
| 5th Grade Students | 191 |
| 6th Grade Students | 231 |
| 7th Grade Students | 217 |
| 8th Grade Students | 199 |
| 9th Grade Students | 264 |
| 10th Grade Students | 245 |
| 11th Grade Students | 213 |
| 12th Grade Students | 211 |
| Ungraded Students | 14 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 31 |
| Hispanic | 32 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 63 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,626 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,420 |
| Female | 1,337 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 144 | 20.0 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 6 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 51 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 68 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 19 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 43 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 2 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 5 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | 5 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 2 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 106 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 8 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 1 |
| School Administrators | 7 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 17 |
| Student Support Services | 9 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 65 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $28,242,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $8,217,000 | 29.1% |
| Property Tax | $5,384,000 | 19.1% |
| Other School Systems | $335,000 | 1.2% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $56,000 | 0.2% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $3,000 | 0.01% |
| School Lunch | $499,000 | 1.8% |
| District Activity Receipts | $145,000 | 0.5% |
| Other Sales and Services | $529,000 | 1.9% |
| Rents and Royalties | $24,000 | 0.08% |
| Sale of Property | $5,000 | 0.02% |
| Interest Earnings | $183,000 | 0.6% |
| Miscellaneous | $1,054,000 | 3.7% |
| Total State Revenues | $19,363,000 | 68.6% |
| General Formula Assistance | $18,275,000 | 64.7% |
| Special Education Programs | $669,000 | 2.4% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $296,000 | 1.0% |
| School Lunch Programs | $40,000 | 0.1% |
| Other Programs | $83,000 | 0.3% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $662,000 | 2.3% |
| Through State - Title I | $279,000 | 1.0% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $99,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $284,000 | 1.0% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $22,762,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $14,521,000 | 63.8% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $7,440,000 | 32.7% |
| Student Support | $1,264,000 | 4.5% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $553,000 | 2.0% |
| General Administration Support | $428,000 | 1.5% |
| School Administration Support | $1,173,000 | 4.2% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $2,523,000 | 8.9% |
| Student Transportation Support | $691,000 | 2.4% |
| Other Support Services | $808,000 | 2.9% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $801,000 | 3.5% |
| Food Services | $801,000 | 2.8% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 88.2% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 247 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 3 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 36 | 3.6% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Plainwell Community Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 6
- Students: 2,870
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 144
Select School Filters:
Public
Charter
Preschools
Elementary
Middle
High
Other
| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COOPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
7559 North 14th St
Kalamazoo, MI Public | KG-5 | 275 | 20.0 |  Review This School |
|
| GILKEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
707 South Woodhams St
Plainwell, MI Public | KG-5 | 366 | 18.2 | Review This School |
|
| PLAINWELL HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
684 Starr Rd
Plainwell, MI Public | 9-12 | 876 | 20.9 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
|
| PLAINWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
720 Brigham St
Plainwell, MI Public | 6-8 | 647 | 18.3 |  2 out of 5 1 Review |
|
| RENAISSANCE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
422 Acorn St
Plainwell, MI Public | 9-12 | 57 | 38.0 | Review This School |
|
| STARR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
601 School Dr
Plainwell, MI Public | KG-5 | 546 | 18.7 | 2 out of 5 1 Review |
|
Navigation
Can't Find What You Are Looking For?
Rankings
Sponsored Links
Nearby Cities
Get School Listings On Your Site
- The Widget Offers:
- - Searching By City or Zip
- - Public & Private Schools
- - School Ratings & Grades
- - Simple Embedding Code
- Great For:
- - Real Estate Blogs
- - Education or School Blogs
- - School Websites
