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Alcott School vs. Herrington School

Should you attend Alcott School or Herrington School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Alcott School
460 W Kennett Rd
Pontiac, MI 48340
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Herrington School
541 Bay St
Pontiac, MI 48342
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Alcott School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Herrington School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 281 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alcott 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 382 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Herrington 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 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 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-6
Total Students
281 students
382 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alcott School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Herrington School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alcott School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Herrington School.
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alcott School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Herrington School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alcott School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pontiac City School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Herrington School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pontiac City School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2533 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#2764 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alcott School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Herrington School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alcott School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pontiac City School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Herrington School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pontiac City School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alcott School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pontiac City School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Herrington School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pontiac City School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alcott School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pontiac City School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Herrington School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pontiac City School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Alcott School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Herrington School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
53
73
Grade 1 Students
46
80
Grade 2 Students
46
76
Grade 3 Students
55
49
Grade 4 Students
37
53
Grade 5 Students
44
51

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Alcott School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pontiac City School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Herrington School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pontiac City School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Asian
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alcott School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pontiac City School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Herrington School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pontiac City School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
54%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alcott School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pontiac City School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Herrington School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pontiac City School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
32%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alcott School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pontiac City School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Herrington School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pontiac City School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alcott School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pontiac City School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Herrington School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pontiac City School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alcott School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pontiac City School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Herrington School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pontiac City School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.61
0.39
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alcott School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pontiac City School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Herrington School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pontiac City School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
88%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alcott School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pontiac City School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Herrington School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pontiac City School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alcott School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pontiac City School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Herrington School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pontiac City School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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