North Pointe Center

704 Orchard St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 52 students in grades Kindergarten-12, North Pointe Center ranks in the top 50% 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 40-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 48%).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 52 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Pointe Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

North Pointe Center's student population of 52 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
52 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
1 teacher
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School Rankings

North Pointe Center ranks within the top 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Pointe Center is 0.47, 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.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1094 out of 2925 schools
(Top 50%)
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40-59%
36%
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40-59%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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17:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
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3%
Hispanic
6%
9%
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Black
10%
18%
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White
71%
64%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.47
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<50%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is North Pointe Center's ranking?
North Pointe Center is ranked #1094 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Pointe Center?
The graduation rate of North Pointe Center is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend North Pointe Center?
52 students attend North Pointe Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of North Pointe Center students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does North Pointe Center offer ?
North Pointe Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Pointe Center part of?
North Pointe Center is part of Heritage Southwest Intermediate School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 52 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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