Serving 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Pickford Public Schools 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 22% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pickford Public Schools's student population of 433 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Pickford Public Schools ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pickford Public Schools is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1942 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
23%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
70%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pickford Public Schools's ranking?
Pickford Public Schools is ranked #1942 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Pickford Public Schools often compared to?
Pickford Public Schoolsis often viewed alongside schools like Cedarville School, Rudyard Area Schools, Joseph K. Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pickford Public Schools?
The graduation rate of Pickford Public Schools is 90%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Pickford Public Schools?
433 students attend Pickford Public Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Pickford Public Schools students are White, 23% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pickford Public Schools?
Pickford Public Schools has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pickford Public Schools offer ?
Pickford Public Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pickford Public Schools part of?
Pickford Public Schools is part of Pickford School District.
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