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Schools in Pinconning · Pinconning Area Schools

Pinconning’s public schools outscore 60% of Michigan districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Pinconning, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% 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.

Reading proficiency
47%
▲ 2 pts vs MI 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
33%
▼ 1 pts vs MI 34%
2021–22
Graduate on time
80–84%
▼ 2–2 pts vs MI 82%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$13.3K
▼ 19% vs MI $16.5K
FY2024
Students per teacher
18.5
MI 16.5 · larger classes
Schools in town
4
973 students on the public path
In brief

Pinconning’s schools, in brief

Above the state in reading, below in math

Reading proficiency is 47% and math 33% in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 80–84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $13,315 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 7 the district’s path is Pinconning Middle School, then Pinconning High School. Enrollment is down 9% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. Michael Elementary School (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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Pinconning’s grade

B Test scoresC+ Graduation

B: better than 60% of Michigan school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Michigan average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Michigan school districts we grade (815)Better than 60%
Lower resultsHigher results
Michigan towns with similar household incomes (1201)Better than 59%
B−B+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 552 test results and a graduating class of 76 could put Pinconning anywhere from B− to B+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Pinconning’s students in the tested grades sat them (552 in math, 552 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Pinconning, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–6Pinconning Central Elementary SchoolPinconning Area SchoolsB−
7–8Pinconning Middle SchoolPinconning Area SchoolsC+
9–12Pinconning High SchoolPinconning Area SchoolsB

Pinconning’s public schools are run by Pinconning Area Schools, which also serves Bentley, Fraser, Garfield and Gibson and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Pinconning Area SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 1,095 students, down 9% since 2020–21 · 18.5 per teacher (MI 16.5)
$13,315MI $16,528 · FY2024
B
Test scores · 2021–22

Above the state in reading

Reading47%
State average 45.4% · 552 students tested
Math33%
State average 33.6% · 552 students tested

Pinconning vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Pinconning’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
PinconningBPinconning Area Schools

Every school in Pinconning

4 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).

District schools in Pinconningby address
Pinconning Central Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–6
B−
359 students17:1Rate it →
Pinconning Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
C+
244 students19:1Rate it →
Pinconning High School
High · Grades 9–12
B
370 students22:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Michael Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Catholic
68 students7:1Rate it →

Questions about Pinconning’s schools

Are Pinconning’s schools good?

They sit near the middle of Michigan: the public schools Pinconning children attend outscore 60% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 59%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Pinconning in?

Pinconning Area Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,095 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Pinconning kids go to high school?

Pinconning High School, with 370 students; its own test results earn a B.

What is Pinconning’s graduation rate?

80–84% of the class of 2023 in Pinconning Area Schools graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.

How much does Pinconning spend per student?

$13,315 in Pinconning Area Schools (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Pinconning?

Yes: St. Michael Elementary School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 68 students).

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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.