Serving 381 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Allen School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Allen School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
John Allen School's student population of 381 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
381 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Allen School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Allen School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#420 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
17%
18%
White
52%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Allen School's ranking?
John Allen School is ranked #420 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are John Allen School often compared to?
John Allen Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Angell School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend John Allen School?
381 students attend John Allen School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of John Allen School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Allen School?
John Allen School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does John Allen School offer ?
John Allen School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John Allen School part of?
John Allen School is part of Ann Arbor School District.
In what neighborhood is John Allen School located?
John Allen School is located in the Allen neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI.
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