Serving 40 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Pied Piper School ranks in the top 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pied Piper School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pied Piper School's student population of 40 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
1905
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Pied Piper School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pied Piper School is 0.10, 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
#1350 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
95%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pied Piper School's ranking?
Pied Piper School is ranked #1350 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Pied Piper School?
40 students attend Pied Piper School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Pied Piper School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pied Piper School?
Pied Piper School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pied Piper School offer ?
Pied Piper School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pied Piper School part of?
Pied Piper School is part of Alpena-Montmorency-Alcona ESD School District.
School Reviews
5 9/26/2007
We moved to Alpena with no expectation of having quality special education for my son. Afterall, we were moving from the "big city" to, what I considered to be, the middle of nowhere.
I cannot sing the praises of Pied Piper enough! What a fantastic, absolutely fantastic school for our kiddos iwth special needs. An absolute gem..unfortunatly, we had to move away, and I STILL wish we could return. My son arrived in Sue Srebnik's classroom unable to walk, unable to eat on his own and unable (I thought) to be potty trained. Within a YEAR, Sue and the staff had my son walking with a walker, totally potty trained and..eating with a fork and spoon! Your kids have potential that cannot be reached in a "regular ed" setting and Pied Piper and the staff will unlock it.
I love that as the kids get older, they help them with living skills, since, afterall, our kids need to be independent at some point.
The school has their own prom, great field trips etc.
We miss this school and just cannot say enough about it...
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