Pennfield Middle School vs. Harper Creek Middle School
Should you attend Pennfield Middle School or Harper Creek Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 471 students in grades 5-7, Pennfield 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 20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 896 students in grades 5-8, Harper Creek Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-7
5-8
Total Students
471 students
896 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
50 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2072 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1633 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
160
213
Grade 6 Students
136
240
Grade 7 Students
175
209
Grade 8 Students
-
234
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
5%
3%
% White
79%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
1%