Serving 600 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Jefferson Whittier School 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 was 11% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
600 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)11%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)35%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
16%
9%
Black
72%
18%
White
8%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Whittier School?
600 students attend Jefferson Whittier School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Jefferson Whittier School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Whittier School?
Jefferson Whittier School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jefferson Whittier School offer ?
Jefferson Whittier School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Jefferson Whittier School part of?
Jefferson Whittier School is part of Pontiac City School District.
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