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Keys Grace Academy vs. Herrington School

Should you attend Keys Grace Academy 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
Keys Grace Academy
27321 Hampden St
Madison Heights, MI 48071
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Herrington School
541 Bay St
Pontiac, MI 48342
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Keys Grace Academy 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 5%)

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 514 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Keys Grace Academy 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 4% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
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-12
K-6
Total Students
514 students
382 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Keys Grace Academy 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
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Keys Grace Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Herrington School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Keys Grace Academy 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
21:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Keys Grace Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Keys Grace Academy 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

#3012 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 Keys Grace Academy, 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.
4%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Keys Grace Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Keys Grace Academy 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.
7%
(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 Keys Grace Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Keys Grace Academy 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.
≤5%
(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 Keys Grace Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Keys Grace Academy 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 Keys Grace Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Herrington School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
44
73
Grade 1 Students
48
80
Grade 2 Students
43
76
Grade 3 Students
62
49
Grade 4 Students
65
53
Grade 5 Students
61
51
Grade 6 Students
67
-
Grade 7 Students
65
-
Grade 8 Students
59
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Keys Grace Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Keys Grace Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 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
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Keys Grace Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Keys Grace Academy 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
1%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Keys Grace Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Keys Grace Academy 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
9%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Keys Grace Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Keys Grace Academy 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
89%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Keys Grace Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Keys Grace Academy 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
n/a
4%
n/a
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.
0.20
0.39
This chart showcases the diversity score of Keys Grace Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Keys Grace Academy 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
100%
88%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Keys Grace Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Keys Grace Academy 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 Keys Grace Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Keys Grace Academy 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 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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