Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools
What Goes Into This Rating
| Factor | Weight | Score | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only) | 60% | 8/100 | 30% graduate on time |
| 🏫 Resources | 40% | 66/100 | No state test results were reported for this school |
The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools
Test Scores & Graduation
| 🎓 Graduation rate | 30% (−43 pts vs. state avg 73%) Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.
School Information
| Address | 501 N PAUL ST |
| City | Dowagiac |
| ZIP Code | 49047 |
| District | 2612150 |
| NCES School ID | 261215004920 |
| Data Year | 2024-25 |
Community Context for 49047
Understanding the community around Pathfinders Alternative Ed helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.
💰 Income & Economy
| Median Household Income | $54,415 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,927 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.0% |
| Households Earning $100K+ | 23.3% |
🎓 Education Level
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.5% |
| High School or Higher | 87.8% |
🏠 Housing
| Median Home Value | $156,200 |
| Median Rent | $762 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.3% |
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Student Demographics
Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Pathfinders Alternative Ed.
👫 Gender Distribution
🌎 Race & Ethnicity
📋 Enrollment Summary
| Total Enrollment | 50 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 3.0 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.5:1 |
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About Repit School Scores
Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:
- Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
- Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
- Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.
Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology
Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026