Serving 186 students in grades 6-8, Pontiac Academy For Excellence Middle 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
35%
9%
Black
52%
18%
White
7%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Pontiac Academy For Excellence Middle School?
186 students attend Pontiac Academy For Excellence Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Pontiac Academy For Excellence Middle School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pontiac Academy For Excellence Middle School?
Pontiac Academy For Excellence Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pontiac Academy For Excellence Middle School offer ?
Pontiac Academy For Excellence Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pontiac Academy For Excellence Middle School part of?
Pontiac Academy For Excellence Middle School is part of Pontiac Academy For Excellence School District.
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