Donald L Pavlik Middle School

Summary:

Donald L Pavlik Middle School is a public middle school located in Alma, Michigan, serving 449 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Alma Public Schools district, which is ranked 374 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has a predominantly white student population, with 80.4% of students identifying as white, which is higher than the state average and nearby schools. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 20.1% in 2018-2019 to 28.2% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and most nearby schools. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by M-Step and PSAT scores, is generally below the state average and the nearby schools, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math for 6th and 7th grades ranging from 16.6% to 31.2%, compared to the state averages of 31% to 37.9%. The school's performance on various subgroups, such as female students, male students, Hispanic students, and low socioeconomic status students, is also below the state average and the nearby schools.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Shepherd Middle School, Donald L Pavlik Middle School consistently underperforms across various metrics, including academic performance, chronic absenteeism, and subgroup performance. This suggests the need for a comprehensive review of the school's curriculum, instructional practices, and support systems for students, particularly those from underrepresented groups and low socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1700 Pine Ave
       Alma, MI  48801-1755


(989) 463-3111

District: Alma Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
492nd of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,687 Help


Students who attend Donald L Pavlik Middle School usually attend:

High:    Alma Senior High School

Feeder schools for Donald L Pavlik Middle School:

Elementary:    Hillcrest Elementary School
    Luce Road Elementary School
    Pine Avenue Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  449

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.4%
Hispanic:
14.9%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69% Help


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Compare Details Donald L Pavlik Middle School ranks worse than 54.8% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.49. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.4%), Hispanic (14.9%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Donald L Pavlik Middle School is 18.4. (See more...)
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Compare Donald L Pavlik Middle School employs 24.3 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Donald L Pavlik Middle School is $12,687.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Donald L Pavlik Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Donald L Pavlik Middle School 492nd of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Donald L Pavlik Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Alma Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Alma Public Schools 374th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Donald L Pavlik Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Donald L Pavlik Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.26 364th 806 54.8%
2007 58.72 439th 823 46.7%
2008 64.84 347th 839 58.6%
2009 68.48 308th 847 63.6%
2010 66.26 360th 851 57.7%
2011 53.03 532nd 858 38.0%
2012 61.87 319th 900 64.6%
2013 62.31 315th 919 65.7%
2014 53.40 449th 921 51.2%
2015 55.02 393rd 919 57.2%
2016 51.51 416th 894 53.5%
2017 51.31 337th 821 59.0%
2018 65.03 285th 838 66.0%
2019 59.43 276th 792 65.2%
2021 45.46 329th 675 51.3%
2022 45.80 393rd 776 49.4%
2023 47.98 414th 883 53.1%
2024 42.49 492nd 897 45.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Donald L Pavlik Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.99 214th 377 43.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Donald L Pavlik Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.71 205th 815 74.8%
2019 53.38 280th 672 58.3%
2021 34.50 365th 523 30.2%
2022 42.67 402nd 691 41.8%
2023 48.00 389th 825 52.8%
2024 39.94 486th 836 41.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Donald L Pavlik Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.52 274th 794 65.5%
2019 54.58 270th 658 59.0%
2021 36.41 331st 521 36.5%
2022 34.94 426th 657 35.2%
2023 39.77 453rd 770 41.2%
2024 40.38 439th 771 43.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Donald L Pavlik Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.82 261st 797 67.3%
2019 55.86 235th 639 63.2%
2021 43.96 267th 540 50.6%
2022 45.49 324th 658 50.8%
2023 47.32 363rd 776 53.2%
2024 36.52 499th 786 36.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Donald L Pavlik Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.97 191st 266 28.2%
2022 43.85 74th 138 46.4%
2023 46.22 127th 246 48.4%
2024 24.94 202nd 257 21.4%
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Rank History for White students at Donald L Pavlik Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.99 304th 678 55.2%
2019 51.65 272nd 624 56.4%
2021 42.52 302nd 577 47.7%
2022 36.57 395th 638 38.1%
2023 37.97 415th 688 39.7%
2024 32.48 483rd 701 31.1%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Donald L Pavlik Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 704 2 10 62 0 n/a n/a -1 777
1989 697 0 10 64 1 n/a n/a -1 771
1990 712 1 6 70 1 n/a n/a 0 790
1991 762 1 4 58 0 n/a n/a 0 825
1992 765 0 2 60 0 n/a n/a 0 827
1993 824 1 4 62 2 n/a n/a 0 893
1994 931 0 3 30 10 n/a n/a 0 974
1995 838 17 7 66 18 n/a n/a 0 946
1996 838 17 7 66 18 n/a n/a 0 946
1997 798 6 2 63 6 n/a n/a 0 875
1998 766 4 2 61 8 n/a n/a 0 841
1999 740 4 3 55 6 n/a n/a 0 808
2000 707 2 0 62 12 n/a n/a 0 783
2001 706 2 1 62 16 n/a n/a 0 787
2002 783 0 1 23 0 n/a n/a 0 807
2003 783 0 1 23 0 n/a n/a 0 807
2004 776 1 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 803
2005 576 1 0 17 1 n/a n/a 0 595
2006 524 1 1 18 3 n/a n/a 0 547
2007 514 3 3 19 5 n/a n/a 0 544
2008 473 1 1 23 4 n/a n/a 0 502
2009 451 3 1 25 4 n/a n/a 0 484
2010 445 7 2 37 7 n/a n/a 0 498
2011 426 9 2 41 11 0 0 0 489
2012 425 7 1 43 8 2 0 0 486
2013 434 9 2 52 6 2 0 0 505
2014 434 9 3 57 2 1 1 0 507
2015 461 7 3 72 3 0 0 0 546
2016 451 5 4 56 2 0 0 0 518
2017 453 5 4 57 2 0 1 0 522
2018 439 6 7 48 1 0 1 0 502
2019 435 8 6 50 1 0 4 0 504
2020 406 8 4 54 1 0 6 0 479
2021 389 3 2 58 1 1 5 0 459
2022 348 2 1 61 1 1 6 0 420
2023 361 3 2 67 2 3 11 0 449

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Donald L Pavlik Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 777 n/a n/a n/a
1989 771 n/a n/a 25.9
1990 790 46.0 17.1 22.3
1991 825 n/a n/a n/a
1992 827 n/a n/a 26.2
1993 893 n/a 0.0 32.8
1994 974 53.3 18.3 23.4
1995 946 50.9 18.6 25.2
1996 946 50.9 18.6 25.2
1997 875 50.0 17.5 24.8
1998 841 52.0 16.2 23.5
1999 808 44.0 18.4 24.3
2000 783 43.0 18.2 36
2001 787 43.8 18.0 34.3
2002 807 46.5 17.4 37.9
2003 807 46.5 17.4 37.9
2004 803 45.3 17.7 36.1
2005 595 35.6 16.7 36.5
2006 547 34.7 15.8 39.5
2007 544 32.7 16.6 51.1
2008 502 33.4 15.0 41.4
2009 484 31.2 15.5 48.3
2010 498 29.9 16.6 51
2011 489 30.3 16.1 52.1
2012 486 30.5 15.9 50.8
2013 505 26.9 18.7 51.3
2014 507 26.8 18.8 51.5
2015 546 28.0 19.5 55.3
2016 518 27.0 19.1 47.7
2017 522 26.3 19.7 52.5
2018 502 26.5 18.9 55.2
2019 504 27.2 18.5 56.2
2020 479 27.4 17.4 62
2021 459 24.1 18.9 66.2
2022 420 26.2 16.0 70.2
2023 449 24.3 18.4 69

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Donald L Pavlik Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 777 n/a n/a n/a
1989 771 n/a n/a 25.9
1990 790 46.0 17.1 22.3
1991 825 n/a n/a n/a
1992 827 n/a n/a 26.2
1993 893 n/a 0.0 32.8
1994 974 53.3 18.3 23.4
1995 946 50.9 18.6 25.2
1996 946 50.9 18.6 25.2
1997 875 50.0 17.5 24.8
1998 841 52.0 16.2 23.5
1999 808 44.0 18.4 24.3
2000 783 43.0 18.2 36
2001 787 43.8 18.0 34.3
2002 807 46.5 17.4 37.9
2003 807 46.5 17.4 37.9
2004 803 45.3 17.7 36.1
2005 595 35.6 16.7 36.5
2006 547 34.7 15.8 39.5
2007 544 32.7 16.6 51.1
2008 502 33.4 15.0 41.4
2009 484 31.2 15.5 48.3
2010 498 29.9 16.6 51
2011 489 30.3 16.1 52.1
2012 486 30.5 15.9 50.8
2013 505 26.9 18.7 51.3
2014 507 26.8 18.8 51.5
2015 546 28.0 19.5 55.3
2016 518 27.0 19.1 47.7
2017 522 26.3 19.7 52.5
2018 502 26.5 18.9 55.2
2019 504 27.2 18.5 56.2
2020 479 27.4 17.4 62
2021 459 24.1 18.9 66.2
2022 420 26.2 16.0 70.2
2023 449 24.3 18.4 69

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Donald L Pavlik Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $476 (4.9%) $9,273 (95.1%) $9,749
2020 $516 (5.2%) $9,480 (94.8%) $9,996
2021 $982 (9.3%) $9,604 (90.7%) $10,586
2022 $1,421 (11.1%) $11,381 (88.9%) $12,801
2023 $1,046 (8.2%) $11,641 (91.8%) $12,687

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Donald L Pavlik Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 276th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 414th of 883 Middle schools
 12%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Donald L Pavlik Middle School)4321.3
 21.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Alma Public Schools)4321.3
 21.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Donald L Pavlik Middle School)29.712
 17.7%
   6th Grade Math (Alma Public Schools)29.712
 17.7%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Donald L Pavlik Middle School)42.937.7
 5.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Alma Public Schools)42.937.7
 5.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Donald L Pavlik Middle School)28.422.1
 6.3%
   7th Grade Math (Alma Public Schools)28.422.1
 6.3%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Donald L Pavlik Middle School)37.329.2
 8.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Alma Public Schools)37.329.2
 8.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Donald L Pavlik Middle School)70.872.7
 1.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Alma Public Schools)70.872.7
 1.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Donald L Pavlik Middle School)58.438.3
 20.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alma Public Schools)58.438.3
 20.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students504449
 10.9%
African American83
 62.5%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian62
 66.7%
Hispanic5067
 34%
Pacific Islander03
White435361
 17%
Two or More Races411
 175%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.2%69%
 12.9%


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Students who attend Donald L Pavlik Middle School usually go on to attend Alma Senior High School

Donald L Pavlik Middle School ranks 492nd of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Donald L Pavlik Middle School are 80% White, 15% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 449 students attended Donald L Pavlik Middle School.


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