Perry Innovation Center

Summary:

Perry Innovation Center is an alternative public school located in Grand Blanc, Michigan, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 174 students. The school is part of the Grand Blanc Community Schools district, which is ranked 204 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Perry Innovation Center stands out in several ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students (74.14%) compared to the surrounding schools, which tend to have more diverse student populations. The school also has concerning metrics, with a 0.0% four-year graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate, which are significantly lower than nearby schools like Perry Learning Center. However, Perry Innovation Center outperforms the district and state in English Language Arts, with 68.8% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better, compared to 41.2% for the district and 39.6% for the state. The school's spending per student has also increased steadily, from $9,273 in 2019-2020 to $14,605 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the spending at Perry Learning Center.

While Perry Innovation Center's academic performance in English Language Arts is strong, the school faces challenges in other areas. Its chronic absenteeism rates have fluctuated between 7.7% and 17.3%, which are generally higher than the surrounding schools. Additionally, the school's performance in Math and Science lags behind the district and state averages, suggesting a need to focus on improving these subject areas. The school's unique student population and specialized educational approach warrant further investigation and targeted interventions to address the identified areas of concern.


Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

 11920 S Saginaw St
       Grand Blanc, MI  48439-1402


(810) 591-6017

District: Grand Blanc Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
319th of 1,486 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,605 Help


Students who attend Perry Innovation Center usually attend:

High:    Grand Blanc Community High School

Feeder schools for Perry Innovation Center:

Elementary:    Anderson Elementary School
    Brendel Elementary School
    Cook Elementary School
    Indian Hill Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  366

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.2%
African American:
17.2%
Two or more races:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Perry Innovation Center ranks better than 78.5% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.92. (See more...)
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Compare Details Perry Innovation Center ranks better than 73.9% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.64. (See more...)
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Compare Details Perry Innovation Center ranks worse than 71.3% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.4. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Perry Innovation Center who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 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 (64.2%), African American (17.2%), two or more races (10.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Perry Innovation Center is 15.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Perry Innovation Center is $14,605.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Perry Innovation Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Perry Innovation Center 319th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Perry Innovation Center in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Perry Innovation Center 234th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Perry Innovation Center in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Perry Innovation Center 530th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Perry Innovation Center in the ranking list.)

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Grand Blanc Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Blanc Community Schools 204th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Perry Innovation Center

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Perry Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 89.89 7th 1545 99.5%
2007 91.19 2nd 1565 99.9%
2008 91.58 2nd 1577 99.9%
2009 88.74 16th 1589 99.0%
2010 80.44 128th 1552 91.8%
2011 88.55 4th 1552 99.7%
2012 94.21 31st 1566 98.0%
2013 97.10 6th 1563 99.6%
2014 94.86 21st 1533 98.6%
2015 97.11 16th 1580 99.0%
2016 94.63 42nd 1548 97.3%
2017 89.02 84th 1466 94.3%
2018 84.49 192nd 1448 86.7%
2019 84.13 163rd 1408 88.4%
2021 76.61 212th 1153 81.6%
2022 77.56 248th 1344 81.5%
2023 72.83 351st 1470 76.1%
2024 75.92 319th 1486 78.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Perry Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 75.13 231st 1381 83.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Perry Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.32 113th 1443 92.2%
2023 73.52 262nd 1321 80.2%
2024 70.31 314th 1342 76.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Perry Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.30 218th 1446 84.9%
2022 74.64 243rd 1139 78.7%
2023 64.98 420th 1334 68.5%
2024 70.74 345th 1347 74.4%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Perry Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.53 204th 1253 83.7%
2019 76.01 221st 1128 80.4%
2021 66.30 294th 1005 70.7%
2022 61.11 399th 1102 63.8%
2023 58.39 460th 1198 61.6%
2024 73.05 279th 1204 76.8%
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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 Perry Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.62 253rd 792 68.1%
2022 80.60 109th 776 86.0%
2023 51.84 363rd 883 58.9%
2024 66.64 234th 897 73.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Perry Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 61.29 251st 836 70.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Perry Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 56.45 264th 771 65.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Perry Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.61 286th 776 63.1%
2024 71.66 168th 786 78.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Perry Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 67.23 162nd 638 74.6%
2023 36.63 434th 688 36.9%
2024 53.24 276th 701 60.6%
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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 Perry Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 27.40 530th 743 28.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Perry Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 30.57 463rd 654 29.2%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Perry Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 16.73 518th 619 16.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Perry Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 33.59 427th 633 32.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Perry Innovation Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 38.42 395th 638 38.1%
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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.

Perry Innovation Center Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Open Quote Outstanding program, with insightful, dedicated teachers, working with the children, parents and administration to achieve the best education for the children. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Perry Innovation Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 54 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 57
2003 54 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 57
2004 49 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 53
2005 43 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 8 51
2006 68 2 8 0 0 n/a n/a 3 81
2007 53 3 11 1 0 n/a n/a 3 71
2008 63 3 11 n/a n/a n/a n/a 3 80
2009 76 4 10 1 0 n/a n/a 4 95
2010 92 5 11 1 0 n/a n/a 9 118
2011 96 1 11 3 0 1 4 0 116
2012 86 1 9 5 0 1 5 0 107
2013 77 2 11 5 0 1 4 0 100
2014 84 3 10 3 0 1 5 0 106
2015 85 1 12 2 0 0 7 0 107
2016 83 3 12 2 0 0 5 0 105
2017 89 4 14 3 0 0 3 0 113
2018 95 10 13 2 0 0 5 0 125
2019 113 13 12 5 0 0 10 0 153
2020 137 16 11 6 3 0 9 0 182
2021 113 20 7 6 1 0 10 0 157
2022 117 20 2 5 1 0 16 0 161
2023 129 26 4 3 0 0 12 0 174
2024 235 63 9 20 0 1 38 0 366

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 Perry Innovation Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 57 3.0 19.0 n/a
2003 57 3.0 19.0 n/a
2004 53 2.0 26.5 n/a
2005 51 2.0 25.5 n/a
2006 81 3.3 24.5 0
2007 71 4.7 15.1 0
2008 80 3.4 23.5 6.5
2009 95 3.4 27.9 4.4
2010 118 5.1 22.8 7.3
2011 116 4.1 27.8 2.6
2012 107 4.1 25.7 6.5
2013 100 4.1 24.0 6
2014 106 4.1 25.4 16
2015 107 8.0 13.3 11.2
2016 105 10.0 10.5 11.4
2017 113 6.9 16.3 14.2
2018 125 7.7 16.2 27.2
2019 153 10.8 14.1 27.5
2020 182 11.4 15.9 23.6
2021 157 9.5 16.4 25.5
2022 161 11.6 13.7 31.7
2023 174 11.4 15.2 35.6
2024 366 23.5 15.5 51.9

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 Perry Innovation Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 57 3.0 19.0 n/a
2003 57 3.0 19.0 n/a
2004 53 2.0 26.5 n/a
2005 51 2.0 25.5 n/a
2006 81 3.3 24.5 0
2007 71 4.7 15.1 0
2008 80 3.4 23.5 6.5
2009 95 3.4 27.9 4.4
2010 118 5.1 22.8 7.3
2011 116 4.1 27.8 2.6
2012 107 4.1 25.7 6.5
2013 100 4.1 24.0 6
2014 106 4.1 25.4 16
2015 107 8.0 13.3 11.2
2016 105 10.0 10.5 11.4
2017 113 6.9 16.3 14.2
2018 125 7.7 16.2 27.2
2019 153 10.8 14.1 27.5
2020 182 11.4 15.9 23.6
2021 157 9.5 16.4 25.5
2022 161 11.6 13.7 31.7
2023 174 11.4 15.2 35.6
2024 366 23.5 15.5 51.9

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 Perry Innovation Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $589 (6.3%) $8,779 (93.7%) $9,368
2020 $841 (9.1%) $8,432 (90.9%) $9,273
2021 $1,212 (10.9%) $9,862 (89.1%) $11,074
2022 $1,266 (10.0%) $11,332 (90.0%) $12,598
2023 $1,106 (7.6%) $13,499 (92.4%) $14,605

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Perry Innovation Center

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 163rd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 351st of 1470 Elementary schools
 12.3%
Ranks 253rd of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 363rd of 883 Middle schools
 9.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Perry Innovation Center)73.365.4
 7.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grand Blanc Community Schools)56.642.1
 14.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Perry Innovation Center)6050
 10%
   3rd Grade Math (Grand Blanc Community Schools)51.146.8
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Innovation Center)7557.1
 17.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Blanc Community Schools)57.153.7
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Perry Innovation Center)71.454.5
 16.9%
   4th Grade Math (Grand Blanc Community Schools)45.544
 1.5%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade Math (Perry Innovation Center)57.737.9
 19.8%
   5th Grade Math (Grand Blanc Community Schools)33.538.1
 4.6%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Perry Innovation Center)38.524.1
 14.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Grand Blanc Community Schools)28.925
 3.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Innovation Center)47.856
 8.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Blanc Community Schools)53.447.4
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Perry Innovation Center)43.524
 19.5%
   6th Grade Math (Grand Blanc Community Schools)38.129.6
 8.5%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Innovation Center)37.576.5
 39%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Blanc Community Schools)51.248.8
 2.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students153174
 13.7%
African American1326
 100%
American Indian00
Asian124
 66.7%
Hispanic53
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White113129
 14.2%
Two or More Races1012
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.5%35.6%
 8.2%


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Students at Perry Innovation Center are 64% White, 17% African American, 10% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 366 students attended Perry Innovation Center.

Perry Innovation Center ranks 319th of 1486 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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