Alanson Public School

Summary:

Alanson Public School is an alternative public magnet school serving grades PK-12 in Alanson, Michigan, with a student population of 226. The school has a diverse racial makeup, with the majority of students being White (81.86%), followed by Native American (5.75%), two or more races (6.64%), Hispanic (4.87%), and smaller percentages of African American and Asian students.

While Alanson Public School has seen fluctuations in its four-year graduation rates, ranging from a low of 62.5% in 2019-2020 to a high of 88.8% in 2020-2021, its most recent graduation rate in 2022-2023 was 76.9%, which is lower than the state average. The school has also experienced relatively high dropout rates, ranging from 11.1% to 31.2% over the past five years, with the most recent rate in 2022-2023 being 15.3%, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Alanson Public School has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 13.3% in 2018-2019 to 26.2% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average.

Alanson Public School's test scores, as measured by the M-Step and SAT assessments, are generally lower than the state averages across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math were below the state averages for grades 4, 5, 6, and 11. However, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 74.76% to 82.3% over the past three years, significantly higher than the state average. When compared to nearby schools, such as Concord Academy Boyne and Concord Academy Petoskey, both public charter schools, Alanson Public School has lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates, as well as generally lower test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Math.


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Public, Magnet, Alternative PK, KG-12

 7400 North St
       Alanson, MI  49706-9247


(231) 548-2261

District: Alanson Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
597th of 1,486 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,252 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  226

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.9%
Two or more races:
6.6%
American Indian:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.3% Help


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Compare Details Alanson Public School ranks better than 59.8% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57. (See more...)
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Compare Details Alanson Public School ranks better than 70.9% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.76. (See more...)
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Compare Details Alanson Public School ranks better than 88.7% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.66. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Alanson Public School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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 (81.9%), two or more races (6.6%), American Indian (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alanson Public School is 11.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alanson Public School is $15,252.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alanson Public School:

SchoolDigger ranks Alanson Public School 597th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Alanson Public School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Alanson Public School 261st of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Alanson Public School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Alanson Public School 84th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Alanson Public School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Alanson Public School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Alanson Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 61.21 692nd 1545 55.2%
2007 66.20 556th 1565 64.5%
2008 57.27 844th 1577 46.5%
2009 64.68 668th 1589 58.0%
2010 65.04 685th 1552 55.9%
2011 62.41 704th 1552 54.6%
2012 44.10 975th 1566 37.7%
2013 51.67 805th 1563 48.5%
2014 46.92 885th 1533 42.3%
2015 38.03 1035th 1580 34.5%
2016 35.61 1024th 1548 33.9%
2017 16.76 1215th 1466 17.1%
2018 27.69 1108th 1448 23.5%
2022 42.87 721st 1344 46.4%
2023 37.84 888th 1470 39.6%
2024 57.00 597th 1486 59.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Alanson Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.33 1006th 1397 28.0%
2023 41.75 774th 1350 42.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Alanson Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.61 841st 1446 41.8%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Alanson Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.36 1043rd 1253 16.8%
2023 26.05 922nd 1198 23.0%
2024 55.42 512th 1204 57.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Alanson Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.02 370th 806 54.1%
2007 57.00 462nd 823 43.9%
2008 74.91 191st 839 77.2%
2009 65.74 358th 847 57.7%
2010 64.94 387th 851 54.5%
2011 67.76 301st 858 64.9%
2012 66.02 274th 900 69.6%
2013 47.46 508th 919 44.7%
2014 59.92 366th 921 60.3%
2015 65.74 282nd 919 69.3%
2016 44.00 502nd 894 43.8%
2017 41.42 439th 821 46.5%
2018 46.15 475th 838 43.3%
2019 49.53 366th 792 53.8%
2021 58.66 226th 675 66.5%
2022 47.10 377th 776 51.4%
2023 56.69 315th 883 64.3%
2024 62.76 261st 897 70.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Alanson Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.62 301st 815 63.1%
2021 88.40 30th 523 94.3%
2023 74.09 126th 825 84.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Alanson Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.59 471st 794 40.7%
2023 72.48 147th 770 80.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Alanson Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.24 342nd 797 57.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Alanson Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.68 487th 678 28.2%
2021 56.03 214th 577 62.9%
2023 52.90 277th 688 59.7%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Alanson Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 45.01 466th 705 33.9%
2007 48.17 476th 767 37.9%
2008 64.84 329th 750 56.1%
2009 50.48 458th 754 39.3%
2010 23.11 594th 765 22.4%
2011 51.61 481st 784 38.6%
2012 34.19 536th 773 30.7%
2013 39.01 511th 805 36.5%
2014 19.81 611th 799 23.5%
2015 76.07 180th 832 78.4%
2016 42.19 468th 852 45.1%
2017 79.54 133rd 835 84.1%
2018 58.12 331st 824 59.8%
2019 33.76 450th 666 32.4%
2023 35.79 469th 735 36.2%
2024 84.66 84th 743 88.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Alanson Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.95 322nd 755 57.4%
2023 46.80 316th 614 48.5%
2024 97.67 15th 654 97.7%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Alanson Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.57 253rd 707 64.2%
2024 92.46 38th 633 94.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at Alanson Public School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.16 329th 708 53.5%
2019 35.75 385th 582 33.8%
2023 53.70 266th 647 58.9%
2024 81.27 86th 638 86.5%
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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.

Alanson Public School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Alanson Public School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 486 2 0 2 21 n/a n/a 0 511
1989 524 4 0 0 20 n/a n/a 0 548
1990 509 3 0 2 25 n/a n/a 0 539
1991 492 5 2 2 22 n/a n/a 0 523
1992 513 4 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 523
1993 502 4 0 0 12 n/a n/a 0 518
1994 495 4 0 0 15 n/a n/a 0 514
1995 450 6 0 0 38 n/a n/a 0 494
1996 450 6 0 0 38 n/a n/a 0 494
1997 463 5 0 0 21 n/a n/a 0 489
1998 472 0 0 2 6 n/a n/a 0 480
1999 451 3 0 0 24 n/a n/a 0 478
2000 448 2 0 0 20 n/a n/a 0 470
2001 432 7 0 3 42 n/a n/a 0 484
2002 387 5 1 2 37 n/a n/a 0 432
2003 387 5 1 2 37 n/a n/a 0 432
2004 392 8 1 1 52 n/a n/a 0 454
2005 374 9 0 3 46 n/a n/a 0 432
2006 336 3 2 0 44 n/a n/a 0 385
2007 303 6 2 0 39 n/a n/a 4 354
2008 291 5 1 2 30 n/a n/a 9 338
2009 271 3 1 3 42 n/a n/a 0 320
2010 268 5 1 4 53 n/a n/a 3 334
2011 254 1 2 8 37 0 25 0 327
2012 253 1 2 7 25 0 21 0 309
2013 233 1 2 4 21 0 19 0 280
2014 211 1 2 2 23 0 18 0 257
2015 211 1 2 4 15 0 23 0 256
2016 211 2 2 8 11 0 28 0 262
2017 176 2 2 7 11 0 26 0 224
2018 182 4 2 7 7 0 28 0 230
2019 176 0 1 7 9 0 22 0 215
2020 185 0 1 7 7 0 18 0 218
2021 182 0 1 5 6 0 16 0 210
2022 190 1 1 13 6 0 21 0 232
2023 185 1 1 11 13 0 15 0 226

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 Alanson Public School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 511 n/a n/a n/a
1989 548 n/a n/a 26.5
1990 539 34.0 15.8 21.9
1991 523 n/a n/a n/a
1992 523 n/a n/a n/a
1993 518 n/a 0.0 37.6
1994 514 28.0 18.4 29.4
1995 494 0.0 0.0 38.7
1996 494 0.0 0.0 38.7
1997 489 31.0 15.8 39.1
1998 480 31.0 15.5 32.9
1999 478 31.0 15.4 35.4
2000 470 31.1 15.1 60.2
2001 484 32.1 15.1 58.3
2002 432 27.6 15.7 58.8
2003 432 27.6 15.7 58.8
2004 454 27.1 16.8 56.2
2005 432 28.0 15.4 64.6
2006 385 26.0 14.8 59
2007 354 24.7 14.3 60
2008 338 23.4 14.4 57.1
2009 320 23.6 13.6 54.7
2010 334 22.2 15.0 67.4
2011 327 21.2 15.3 68.2
2012 309 20.2 15.2 69.3
2013 280 20.0 13.9 64.3
2014 257 19.7 13.0 57.6
2015 256 19.0 13.4 53.9
2016 262 16.0 16.3 60.3
2017 224 15.9 14.0 64.7
2018 230 15.9 14.4 71.7
2019 215 15.7 13.6 64.2
2020 218 16.0 13.6 69.3
2021 210 16.0 13.1 74.8
2022 232 18.1 12.7 75.4
2023 226 19.1 11.7 82.3

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 Alanson Public School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 511 n/a n/a n/a
1989 548 n/a n/a 26.5
1990 539 34.0 15.8 21.9
1991 523 n/a n/a n/a
1992 523 n/a n/a n/a
1993 518 n/a 0.0 37.6
1994 514 28.0 18.4 29.4
1995 494 0.0 0.0 38.7
1996 494 0.0 0.0 38.7
1997 489 31.0 15.8 39.1
1998 480 31.0 15.5 32.9
1999 478 31.0 15.4 35.4
2000 470 31.1 15.1 60.2
2001 484 32.1 15.1 58.3
2002 432 27.6 15.7 58.8
2003 432 27.6 15.7 58.8
2004 454 27.1 16.8 56.2
2005 432 28.0 15.4 64.6
2006 385 26.0 14.8 59
2007 354 24.7 14.3 60
2008 338 23.4 14.4 57.1
2009 320 23.6 13.6 54.7
2010 334 22.2 15.0 67.4
2011 327 21.2 15.3 68.2
2012 309 20.2 15.2 69.3
2013 280 20.0 13.9 64.3
2014 257 19.7 13.0 57.6
2015 256 19.0 13.4 53.9
2016 262 16.0 16.3 60.3
2017 224 15.9 14.0 64.7
2018 230 15.9 14.4 71.7
2019 215 15.7 13.6 64.2
2020 218 16.0 13.6 69.3
2021 210 16.0 13.1 74.8
2022 232 18.1 12.7 75.4
2023 226 19.1 11.7 82.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Alanson Public School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,182 (9.9%) $10,728 (90.1%) $11,910
2020 $626 (5.0%) $11,973 (95.0%) $12,599
2021 $1,837 (13.6%) $11,642 (86.4%) $13,479
2022 $1,031 (8.0%) $11,935 (92.0%) $12,966
2023 $1,378 (9.0%) $13,873 (91.0%) $15,252

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Alanson Public 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 366th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 315th of 883 Middle schools
 10.5%
Ranks 450th of 666 High schoolsRanks 469th of 735 High schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade Social Studies (Alanson Public School)29.427.3
 2.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Alanson Public Schools)29.427.3
 2.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Alanson Public School)52.959.1
 6.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Alanson Public Schools)52.959.1
 6.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Alanson Public School)29.427.3
 2.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alanson Public Schools)29.427.3
 2.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (Alanson Public School)42.129.4
 12.7%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Alanson Public Schools)42.129.4
 12.7%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Alanson Public School)31.635.3
 3.7%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Alanson Public Schools)31.635.3
 3.7%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Alanson Public School)31.623.5
 8.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Alanson Public Schools)31.623.5
 8.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students215226
 5.1%
African American01
American Indian913
 44.4%
Asian11
Hispanic711
 57.1%
Pacific Islander00
White176185
 5.1%
Two or More Races2215
 31.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.2%82.3%
 18.1%


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Students at Alanson Public School are 82% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% American Indian, 5% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 226 students attended Alanson Public School.

Alanson Public School ranks 597th of 1486 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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