Pathfinder School

www.pinckneypirates.org/o/pathfinder

478 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Pathfinder School, located in Pinckney, Michigan, serves as the intermediate school for the Pinckney Community Schools district, typically educating students in grades 5 and 6. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive transition between elementary education and middle school, focusing on both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its pre-adolescent student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to build a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging students to develop critical thinking and collaboration skills in a safe, structured environment.

Beyond academics, Pathfinder emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to help students explore their interests and build character. By maintaining a close partnership with families and the surrounding Pinckney community, Pathfinder School strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every student is challenged to reach their potential and prepared for the academic rigors of their future middle school years.

478

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pathfinder School
Demographic	Student Count
White	432
Hispanic	20
Black	7
Asian	2
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

White
432 (90.4 %)
Hispanic
20 (4.2 %)
Two or More
16 (3.3 %)
Black
7 (1.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pinckney Community Schools
Phone:	(810)225-5200
Website:	http://www.pinckneypirates.org/o/pathfinder
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 168

Grade 7 158

Grade 8 152