Serving 842 students in grades 6-8, Pinewood Middle 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 25% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 842 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pinewood Middle School serves the southern part of Grand Rapids, MI, encompassing an area of approximately 9.5 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pinewood Middle School's student population of 842 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
842 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Pinewood Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinewood Middle School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1611 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.8%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Falcons
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinewood Middle School's ranking?
Pinewood Middle School is ranked #1611 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Pinewood Middle School often compared to?
Pinewood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crestwood Middle School, Valleywood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Pinewood Middle School?
842 students attend Pinewood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Pinewood Middle School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pinewood Middle School?
Pinewood Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pinewood Middle School offer ?
Pinewood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pinewood Middle School part of?
Pinewood Middle School is part of Kentwood School District.
In what neighborhood is Pinewood Middle School located?
Pinewood Middle School is located in the Princeton Estates neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI.
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