Top Rankings
Plainwell Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,769 students in Plainwell Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
51爆料s in Plainwell Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,533 Schools
# Students
2,769 Students
1,381,449 Students
# Teachers
156 Teachers
82,748 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Plainwell Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 854 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#282 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Graduation Rate
80%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.56
# American Indian Students
9 Students
8,587 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
17 Students
50,790 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
170 Students
126,442 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
40 Students
246,380 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
2,411 Students
873,705 Students
% White Students
87%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,223 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
120 Students
73,519 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
234
111,142
# Students in 1st Grade:
171
101,293
# Students in 2nd Grade:
194
103,275
# Students in 3rd Grade:
199
100,747
# Students in 4th Grade:
204
102,248
# Students in 5th Grade:
184
101,548
# Students in 6th Grade:
193
102,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
203
103,791
# Students in 8th Grade:
205
103,125
# Students in 9th Grade:
215
114,848
# Students in 10th Grade:
250
113,192
# Students in 11th Grade:
266
110,071
# Students in 12th Grade:
251
109,646
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,265 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,441. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,409 is less than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,265
$18,441
Spending / Student
$14,409
$17,627
Best Plainwell Community Schools School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilkey Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
707 S Woodhams St
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-2424
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-2424
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
Plainwell High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
684 102nd Ave
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-9554
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-9554
Grades: 9-12
| 813 students
Rank: #33.
Renaissance High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
798 E Bridge St
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-8911
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-8911
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: #44.
Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7559 N 14th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 349-2674
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
(269) 349-2674
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #55.
Plainwell Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
720 Brigham St
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-5813
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-5813
Grades: 6-8
| 587 students
Rank: #66.
Starr Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 School Dr
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-5835
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-5835
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #77.
Plainwell Virtual School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 School Dr
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 873-4848
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 873-4848
Grades: K-12
| 135 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plainwell Community Schools School District?
Plainwell Community Schools School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,769 students.
What is the rank of Plainwell Community Schools School District?
Plainwell Community Schools School District is ranked #268 out of 854 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plainwell Community Schools School District?
87% of Plainwell Community Schools School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plainwell Community Schools School District?
Plainwell Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Plainwell Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,409 is less than the state median of $17,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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