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Perry Innovation Center

11920 S SAGINAW ST, GRAND BLANC, MI 48439Grand Blanc Community Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 02–08Non-Charter
174
Students
Total enrolled
$16,619
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 16% vs nat'l
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 174 students in grades 02–08 in GRAND BLANC, Michigan.
16% above average funding
District spends $16,619 per pupil, 16% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Perry Innovation Center is a small middle in GRAND BLANC, Michigan, serving grades 02–08 with 174 students. The district invests $16,619 per student — 16% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 36% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Perry Innovation Center

174
Total Students
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
36%
Free Lunch
11
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (02–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution99 male · 75 female
57%
43%
Male 57%Female 43%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility36%
National avg 52% · 62 students
Student Composition
74%
15%
Asian2%
White74%
Hispanic / Latino2%
Black15%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 261635001469

Academic Outcomes at Perry Innovation Center

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 60th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 48439

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,619Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,619
State avg
$37,188
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,312
Student Support$3,158
Administration$1,994
Operations$2,493
Other$1,662
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,619 spent per student, an estimated $7,362 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
64%
27%
State government
63.7%
Local (property tax)
27.3%
Federal programs
9.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $16,619/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Myers Elementary SchoolIndian Hill Elementary SchoolMcGrath Elementary SchoolBrendel Elementary School
+4 more
↓
Middle
Grand Blanc Middle School EastGrand Blanc Middle School West
↓
High School
Grand Blanc Community High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades02 – 08
Location—
CountyGenesee County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGrand Blanc Community Schools →
Phone: (810)591-6017
NCES ID: 261635001469
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in GRAND BLANC seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Grand Blanc Community Schools
High
Grand Blanc Community High School
2,556 students · 08–12
● 46 opp37% FRL
Mid
Grand Blanc Middle School East
866 students · 06–08
● 46 opp33% FRL
Mid
Grand Blanc Middle School West
816 students · 06–08
● 46 opp57% FRL
Elem
Myers Elementary School
459 students · KG–05
● 46 opp40% FRL
Elem
Indian Hill Elementary School
430 students · KG–05
● 46 opp34% FRL
Elem
McGrath Elementary School
415 students · 02–05
● 46 opp63% FRL
Elem
Brendel Elementary School
413 students · PK–05
● 46 opp63% FRL
Elem
Reid Elementary School
409 students · KG–05
● 46 opp48% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
11920 S SAGINAW ST, GRAND BLANC, MI 48439
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.