Needs Improvement
#3179 of 3,192 schools in MI
Alcott School
Elementary School · Pontiac City School District · Pontiac, MI
A Pontiac City School District elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
460 WEST KENNETT RD, Pontiac, MI 48340
- Math 8% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 15% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alcott School score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 68 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alcott School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,636/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pontiac), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,474
Median home value
$105,800
Median rent
$1,096/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
43.4%
Poverty rate
22.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48340; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pontiac City School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $21,914NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alcott School is listed in Pontiac City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alcott School
Alcott School is a public elementary school in Pontiac, MI, part of Pontiac City School District, serving approximately 281 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,179 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alcott School
What grades does Alcott School serve?
Alcott School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Alcott School?
Alcott School has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alcott School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alcott School is 23.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alcott School rank in MI?
Alcott School ranks #3,179 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Alcott School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alcott School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alcott School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alcott School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Alcott School a charter school?
No, Alcott School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alcott School a Title I school?
No, Alcott School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alcott School?
71.5% of students at Alcott School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 281
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.4%
- Phone
- (248) 451-7910
- Area population (ZIP 48340)
- 25,696
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48340; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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