Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence

23777 Southfield Rd
Southfield, MI 48075
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Bottom 50%
Serving 561 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence 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 23% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 561 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence's student population of 561 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
561 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2724 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
5%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
98%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence's ranking?
Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence is ranked #2724 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence often compared to?
Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellenceis often viewed alongside schools like Agbu Alexmarie Manoogian School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence?
561 students attend Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence?
Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence offer ?
Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence part of?
Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence is part of Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 561 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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