Potter School
Tel:
(810)760-1813
- Potter School serves 387 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Potter School places 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%)
School Overview
- Potter School's student population of 387 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 387 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Potter School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Potter School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #3048 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 5% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 9% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 8% |
| Black | 53% | 18% |
| White | 33% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 93% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Flint of the City of School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Potter School is Weston Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Richfield Public School Academy (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Flint Richfield Public School Academy Charter School
Grades: 3-8 | 452 students
0.8 miles
3807 North Center Rd
Flint, MI 48506
(810)736-1281 0.8 3-8 452 - Burton Weston Elementary School Grades: K-12 | 415 students
1.2 miles
2499 Cashin St
Burton, MI 48509
(810)591-8483 1.2 K-12 415 - Flint Pierce School Grades: K-6 | 215 students
1.8 miles
1101 West Vernon Dr
Flint, MI 48503
(810)760-1386 1.8 K-6 215 - Flint Gateway To College-mott Community College Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 32 students
1.9 miles
1401 E Court St
Flint, MI 48503
(810)762-5172 1.9 9-12 32 - Flint Mott Middle College High School Grades: 9-12 | 359 students
2.0 miles
1401 East Court St
Flint, MI 48507
(810)232-8530 2.0 9-12 359
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