Serving 229 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Pentwater Public School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 229 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Top 50% in MI)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Pentwater Public School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pentwater Public School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pentwater Public School?
The graduation rate of Pentwater Public School is 80%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Pentwater Public School?
229 students attend Pentwater Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Pentwater Public School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pentwater Public School?
Pentwater Public School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pentwater Public School offer ?
Pentwater Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pentwater Public School part of?
I have been going to this school for almost 3 years and it is just so much fun. Most people where so welcoming when i arrived at Pentwater public school. I would have to say that the teachers and most students where very nice. I have way more friends at this school than i did at my old school;)
- Posted by Student/Alumni - klinl
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 229 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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