Pontiac City School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 3 public preschools in Pontiac City School District, serving 664 students. Public preschools in Pontiac City School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average). This district's average pre testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Michigan.
The top ranked public preschools in Pontiac City School District are Kennedy Center, Whitman Elementary School and Pontiac Early Academy For Childhood Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 37% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 16:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Pontiac City School District |
| School District Website | http://www.pontiac.k12.mi.us |
| School District Phone Number | (248) 451-6883 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MI) |
| # of Schools | 3 Schools | 1,201 Schools |
| # of Students | 664 Students | 387,973 Students |
| # of Teachers | 74 Teachers | 24,675 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 |
District Comparison
Pontiac City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 469 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60% has increased from 51% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #708 out of 869 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 43% |
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Graduation Rate | 60% | 85% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.55 |
| # of American Indian Students | n/a | 2,837 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 12 Students | 10,087 Students |
| % Asian Students | 2% | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 182 Students | 32,653 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 27% | 8% |
| # of Black Students | 379 Students | 81,633 Students |
| % Black Students | 57% | 21% |
| # of White Students | 65 Students | 244,657 Students |
| % White Students | 10% | 63% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 382 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 26 Students | 15,822 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 4% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 87 | 73,540 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 103 | 64,116 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 86 | 58,783 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 89 | 53,544 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 64 | 51,197 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 87 | 46,020 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 89 | 14,878 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 4 | 7,832 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 3 | 7,345 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 2 | 2,653 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 4 | 2,331 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 9 | 2,132 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 9 | 2,237 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 28 | 1,365 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $16,653 is higher than the state median of $13,151. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,634 is higher than the state median of $13,281. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MI) |
| Total Revenue | $70 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $74 MM | $10 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $16,653 | $13,151 |
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| Revenue / Student | $17,634 | $13,281 |
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Pontiac City School District Public Preschools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Kennedy Center Special Education School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%Rank:6/Top 50%1700 Baldwin Ave10
Pontiac, MI 48340
(248) 451-8040
Grades: PK-12 | 84 students
- Whitman Elementary School Math: 19% | Reading: 20%Rank:3/Bottom 50%125 W Montcalm St10
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7950
Grades: PK-6 | 580 students
- Pontiac Early Academy For Childhood Education723 Cottage St
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7770
Grades: PK | n/a student
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