Serving 532 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Paint Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Paint Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Paint Creek Elementary School's student population of 532 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
532 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
Paint Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paint Creek Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#436 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
84%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Paint Creek Elementary School is ranked #436 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Paint Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Paint Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Webber School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Paint Creek Elementary School?
532 students attend Paint Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Paint Creek Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paint Creek Elementary School?
Paint Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Paint Creek Elementary School offer ?
Paint Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paint Creek Elementary School part of?
Paint Creek Elementary School is part of Lake Orion Community Schools School District.
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