Serving 371 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Allen School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Allen School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
John Allen School's student population of 371 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
371 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Allen School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Allen School is 0.69, 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
#58 out of 2925 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
19%
18%
White
50%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Allen School's ranking?
John Allen School is ranked #58 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are John Allen School often compared to?
John Allen Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Angell School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend John Allen School?
371 students attend John Allen School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of John Allen School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Allen School?
John Allen School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does John Allen School offer ?
John Allen School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John Allen School part of?
John Allen School is part of Ann Arbor Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is John Allen School located?
John Allen School is located in the Allen neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI.
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