Jefferson Whittier School (Closed 2013)

Jefferson Whittier School serves 600 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
600 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(11-12)
11%
37%
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(11-12)
35%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jefferson Whittier School 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 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
16%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jefferson Whittier School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Black
72%
18%
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White
8%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Jefferson Whittier School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Jefferson Whittier School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jefferson Whittier School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Whittier School?
600 students attend Jefferson Whittier School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Jefferson Whittier School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Whittier School?
Jefferson Whittier School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jefferson Whittier School offer ?
Jefferson Whittier School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Jefferson Whittier School part of?
Jefferson Whittier School is part of Pontiac City School District.

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