Pine River Area Schools

The Pine River Area Schools district in Michigan operates three schools: Pine River Area High School, Pine River Area Elementary School, and Pine River Area Middle School. While the district serves students from pre-K through 12th grade, the data suggests that the schools are collectively underperforming academically compared to state averages.

Across the district, proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly below state averages, particularly in math and science at the high school level. The elementary school's 3rd-grade ELA proficiency lags behind the state, though its math performance is better. The middle school also struggles with low proficiency rates, especially in 6th and 7th-grade math. Graduation rates at the high school are relatively high at 96.6%, but the district also has concerning dropout rates and high chronic absenteeism across all three schools.

Socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the academic challenges, as the schools serve a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57% at the high school to nearly 70% at the elementary school. Per-student spending is also relatively high, suggesting potential issues with resource allocation and utilization. Overall, the data indicates that the Pine River Area Schools district faces significant, persistent challenges in improving student outcomes and addressing the needs of its student population.