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Potter School vs. Pierce School

Should you attend Potter School or Pierce 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
Potter School
2500 N Averill Ave
Flint, MI 48506
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10
Bottom 50%
Pierce School
1101 W Vernon Dr
Flint, MI 48503
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Potter 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 5%)

Pierce 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 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 185 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Potter 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 91 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pierce 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% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (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 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
185 students
91 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Potter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pierce School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Potter School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pierce School.
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
4 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Potter School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pierce School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Potter School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Flint School District Of The City Of 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 Pierce School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Flint School District Of The City Of and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2915 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#2834 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Potter School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pierce School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Potter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Flint School District Of The City Of 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 Pierce School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Flint School District Of The City Of and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Potter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Flint School District Of The City Of 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 Pierce School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Flint School District Of The City Of and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
<50%
(Top 30% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Potter School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Flint School District Of The City Of and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Potter School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pierce School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
24
16
Grade 1 Students
29
19
Grade 2 Students
29
11
Grade 3 Students
23
9
Grade 4 Students
32
15
Grade 5 Students
28
13
Grade 6 Students
20
8

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 Potter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Flint School District Of The City Of 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 Pierce School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Flint School District Of The City Of and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2006-07 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Potter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Flint School District Of The City Of and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pierce School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Flint School District Of The City Of and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Potter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Flint School District Of The City Of 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 Pierce School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Flint School District Of The City Of and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
48%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Potter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Flint School District Of The City Of 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 Pierce School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Flint School District Of The City Of and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
29%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Potter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Flint School District Of The City Of 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 Pierce School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Flint School District Of The City Of 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
14%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Potter School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Flint School District Of The City Of 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 Pierce School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Flint School District Of The City Of and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.66
0.46
This chart showcases the diversity score of Potter School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Flint School District Of The City Of 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 Pierce School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Flint School District Of The City Of 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
90%
90%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Potter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Flint School District Of The City Of 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 Pierce School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Flint School District Of The City Of 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%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Potter School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Flint School District Of The City Of and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pierce School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Flint School District Of The City Of and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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