444 Wilson St
Alpena, MI 49707
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Pied Piper School serves 32 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Pied Piper School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in MI
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pied Piper School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Pied Piper School's student population of 32 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
32 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Rankings

Pied Piper School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Pied Piper School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
Overall Testing Rank
#699 out of 2925 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
n/a
18%
White
94%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.12
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
4%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pied Piper School's ranking?

Pied Piper School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).

How many students attend Pied Piper School?

32 students attend Pied Piper School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

94% of Pied Piper School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Pied Piper School?

Pied Piper School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.

What grades does Pied Piper School offer ?

Pied Piper School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12

What school district is Pied Piper School part of?

School Reviews

5   9/26/2007
We moved to Alpena with no expectation of having quality special education for my son. Afterall, we were moving from the "big city" to, what I considered to be, the middle of nowhere. I cannot sing the praises of Pied Piper enough! What a fantastic, absolutely fantastic school for our kiddos iwth special needs. An absolute gem..unfortunatly, we had to move away, and I STILL wish we could return. My son arrived in Sue Srebnik's classroom unable to walk, unable to eat on his own and unable (I thought) to be potty trained. Within a YEAR, Sue and the staff had my son walking with a walker, totally potty trained and..eating with a fork and spoon! Your kids have potential that cannot be reached in a "regular ed" setting and Pied Piper and the staff will unlock it. I love that as the kids get older, they help them with living skills, since, afterall, our kids need to be independent at some point. The school has their own prom, great field trips etc. We miss this school and just cannot say enough about it...
- Posted by Parent - freez

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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