Serving 692 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence ranks in the bottom 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 4% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 692 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence's student population of 692 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
692 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2861 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
99%
18%
White
n/a
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence's ranking?
Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence is ranked #2861 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence often compared to?
Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellenceis often viewed alongside schools like Agbu Alexmarie Manoogian School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence?
692 students attend Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence?
Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence offer ?
Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence part of?
Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence is part of Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence School District.
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