Chippewa Township’s public schools outscore 51% of Michigan districts
The grade covers the two public school districts serving Chippewa Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. 68% of Chippewa Township’s students graduate on time, below the Michigan average (82%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.
From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Chippewa Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1203 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Chippewa Township’s, its schools beat 42%, lower than their 51% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 44% of tested students were proficient in reading and 32% in math, against 45% and 34% statewide; 95% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
68% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Shepherd Public spends $13,395 per student and Mount Pleasant City $16,397, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Saginaw Chippewa Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Chippewa Township’s grade
B−: better than 51% of Michigan school districts, #497 of 699 Michigan towns. Both inputs trail the Michigan average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Chippewa Township, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Chippewa Township · depends on your address
Pullen Elementary School
Grades PK–2 · 303 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Mount Pleasant
Vowles School
Grades PK–2 · 235 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Mount Pleasant
Ganiard School
Grades PK–2 · 220 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Mount Pleasant
6th grade in Chippewa Township · depends on your address
Mt Pleasant Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 666 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Mount Pleasant
Shepherd Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 390 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Shepherd
7th grade in Chippewa Township · depends on your address
Mt Pleasant Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 666 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Mount Pleasant
Shepherd Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 390 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Shepherd
8th grade in Chippewa Township · depends on your address
Mt Pleasant Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 666 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Mount Pleasant
Shepherd Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 390 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Shepherd
9th grade in Chippewa Township · depends on your address
Mt Pleasant Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,066 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Mount Pleasant
Shepherd High School
Grades 9–12 · 519 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Shepherd
10th grade in Chippewa Township · depends on your address
Mt Pleasant Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,066 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Mount Pleasant
Shepherd High School
Grades 9–12 · 519 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Shepherd
11th grade in Chippewa Township · depends on your address
Mt Pleasant Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,066 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Mount Pleasant
Shepherd High School
Grades 9–12 · 519 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Shepherd
12th grade in Chippewa Township · depends on your address
Mt Pleasant Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,066 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Mount Pleasant
Shepherd High School
Grades 9–12 · 519 students · 23:1 students per teacher · in Shepherd
Chippewa Township runs its own schools through grade 12 (Mount Pleasant City School District). From grade K, students attend the Shepherd Public School District, shared with Coe, Fremont, Lincoln and Shepherd. Its elementary school is in Shepherd. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Chippewa Township
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Chippewa Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Chippewa Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Township | B− | Mount Pleasant City PK–12 · Shepherd Public K–12 |
| Coe | B+ | Shepherd Public |
| Union | C+ | Mount Pleasant City |
| Denver | C+ | Mount Pleasant City PK–12 · Coleman K–12 |
| Greendale | B+ | Bullock Creek PK–12 · St. Louis PK–12 |
2 of the 4 neighbors share Mount Pleasant City with Chippewa Township for grades PK–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in Chippewa Township
13 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Chippewa Township’s schools
Are Chippewa Township’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Michigan: the public schools Chippewa Township children attend outscore 51% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #497 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 42%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Chippewa Township in?
Two districts: Mount Pleasant City School District runs grades PK–12, and Shepherd Public School District runs grades K–12, shared with Coe, Fremont, Lincoln and Shepherd.
Where do Chippewa Township kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Mt Pleasant Senior High School and Shepherd High School.
What is Chippewa Township’s graduation rate?
68% of the class of 2023 in Mount Pleasant City School District graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.
How much does Chippewa Township spend per student?
$13,395 in Shepherd Public School District and $16,397 in Mount Pleasant City School District (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Chippewa Township?
Yes: Saginaw Chippewa Academy (nonsectarian, grades K–5, 71 students).
Parents talk
What Chippewa Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Chippewa Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.