For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 894 students in Pine River Area Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Pine River Area Schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
3 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
894 Students
1,369,239 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
82,996 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pine River Area Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#338 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.9%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
91%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,973 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,606. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,868 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,973
$18,606
Spending / Student
$14,868
$17,784
Best Pine River Area Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine River Area Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
408 W Gilbert St
Leroy, MI 49655
(231) 768-4481
Leroy, MI 49655
(231) 768-4481
Gr: PK-3 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Pine River Area High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17445 Pine River Rd
Leroy, MI 49655
(231) 829-3841
Leroy, MI 49655
(231) 829-3841
Gr: 8-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Pine River Area Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17445 Pine River Rd
Leroy, MI 49655
(231) 829-3841
Leroy, MI 49655
(231) 829-3841
Gr: 4-7 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pine River Area Schools?
Pine River Area Schools manages 3 public schools serving 894 students.
What is the rank of Pine River Area Schools?
Pine River Area Schools is ranked #359 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pine River Area Schools?
91% of Pine River Area Schools students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pine River Area Schools?
Pine River Area Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Pine River Area Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,868 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
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