Serving 191 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mid Peninsula School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mid Peninsula School's student population of 191 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mid Peninsula School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mid Peninsula School is 0.13, 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
#2826 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
93%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mid Peninsula School's ranking?
Mid Peninsula School is ranked #2826 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mid Peninsula School?
The graduation rate of Mid Peninsula School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Mid Peninsula School?
191 students attend Mid Peninsula School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Mid Peninsula School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mid Peninsula School?
Mid Peninsula School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mid Peninsula School offer ?
Mid Peninsula School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Mid Peninsula School part of?
Mid Peninsula School is part of Mid Peninsula School District.
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