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Best Schools in Pentwater, MI
Pentwater, MI has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,757 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Pentwater meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pentwater, MI
The top high schools in Pentwater, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ludington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ludington Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 695 Students
2. Hart High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hart Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 433 Students
3. Mason County Central Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason County Central Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 407 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pentwater, MI
The top middle schools in Pentwater, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oj Dejonge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ludington Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 477 Students
2. Mason County Central Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason County Central Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 297 Students
3. Hart Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hart Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 388 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pentwater, MI
The top elementary schools in Pentwater, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ludington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ludington Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 900 Students
2. Spitler Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hart Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 425 Students
3. Mason County Central Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason County Central Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 249 Students
4. Scottville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason County Central Schools • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 254 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pentwater, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pentwater, MI has a total population of 2,819 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pentwater, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Pentwater, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pentwater, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pentwater, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Pentwater, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pentwater, MI
How many schools are in Pentwater, MI?
Pentwater, MI has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,757 students in total.
How do schools in Pentwater perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Pentwater score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Pentwater meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pentwater?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Pentwater
1 of 1 schools in Pentwater carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Pentwater. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.