Pathfinder Educational Center

62445 Shimmel Rd
Centreville, MI 49032
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 67 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Pathfinder Educational 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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 67 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : <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

Pathfinder Educational Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Pathfinder Educational Center's student population of 67 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
67 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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School Rankings

Pathfinder Educational 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 Pathfinder Educational Center is 0.41, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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
5:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
15%
9%
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Black
3%
18%
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White
75%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.41
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<50%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pathfinder Educational Center's ranking?
Pathfinder Educational 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 Pathfinder Educational Center?
The graduation rate of Pathfinder Educational Center is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pathfinder Educational Center?
67 students attend Pathfinder Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Pathfinder Educational Center students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pathfinder Educational Center?
Pathfinder Educational Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pathfinder Educational Center offer ?
Pathfinder Educational Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pathfinder Educational Center part of?
Pathfinder Educational Center is part of St. Joseph County ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 67 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : <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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