John Allen School
John Allen School serves 394 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
John Allen School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
John Allen School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
John Allen School's student population of 394 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2017) |
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 394 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
John Allen School is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of John Allen School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #254 out of 3119 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 43% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 8% | 3% |
Hispanic | 10% | 8% |
Black | 14% | 18% |
White | 54% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 14% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.52 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 45% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Ann Arbor School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to John Allen School is Pathways To Success Academic Campus (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Tappan Middle School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pattengill School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Ann Arbor Pattengill School Math: 50% | Reading: 48%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 3-5 | 302 students10
0.5 miles
2100 Crestland Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-1961 0.5 3-5 302 - Ann Arbor Pathways To Success Academic Campus Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 140 students10
0.6 miles
2800 Stone School Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 997-1237 0.6 9-12 140 - Ann Arbor Tappan Middle School Math: 64% | Reading: 70%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 772 students10
0.8 miles
2251 East Stadium Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-2011 0.8 6-8 772 - Ann Arbor Pittsfield School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 255 students10
0.9 miles
2543 Pittsfield Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 997-1218 0.9 K-5 255 - Ann Arbor Central Academy Charter School
Math: 26% | Reading: 25%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 624 students10
1.2 miles
2459 South Industrial Hwy
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 822-1100 1.2 K-12 624
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