Serving 543 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pontiac For 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pontiac For Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pontiac For Excellence's student population of 543 students has grown by 159% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 118% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
543 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pontiac For 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 Pontiac For Excellence is 0.57, which is more 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
#2541 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
32%
9%
Black
57%
18%
White
4%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pontiac For Excellence's ranking?
Pontiac For Excellence is ranked #2541 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pontiac For Excellence?
The graduation rate of Pontiac For Excellence is 90%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Pontiac For Excellence?
543 students attend Pontiac For Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Pontiac For Excellence students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pontiac For Excellence?
Pontiac For Excellence has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pontiac For Excellence offer ?
Pontiac For Excellence offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Pontiac For Excellence part of?
Pontiac For Excellence is part of Pontiac Academy For Excellence School District.
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