Serving 21 students in grades 9-12, Tier Iii Intervention Academy 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1% in MI)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tier Iii Intervention Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Tier Iii Intervention Academy's student population of 21 students has grown by 425% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
21 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Tier Iii Intervention Academy is 0.53, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
38%
9%
Black
57%
18%
White
n/a
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
How many students attend Tier Iii Intervention Academy?
21 students attend Tier Iii Intervention Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Tier Iii Intervention Academy students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Tier Iii Intervention Academy offer ?
Tier Iii Intervention Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tier Iii Intervention Academy part of?
Tier Iii Intervention Academy is part of Pontiac City School District.
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