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#2528 of 3,192 schools in MI
Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence
Elementary School · Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence · Southfield, MI
A charter elementary school in Southfield, MI where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
23777 SOUTHFIELD RD, Southfield, MI 48075
- Math 5% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 23% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 14% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (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 38 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,925/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Southfield), 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
$67,630
Median home value
$218,900
Median rent
$1,284/mo
College educated
39.2%
Homeownership
59.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48075; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,879NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence is listed in Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence
Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence is a public elementary school in Southfield, MI, part of Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence, serving approximately 608 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,528 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence
What grades does Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence serve?
Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence?
Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence has an enrollment of approximately 608 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence rank in MI?
Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence ranks #2,528 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence a charter school?
Yes, Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence a Title I school?
No, Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence?
89.1% of students at Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 608
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.5%
- Phone
- (248) 569-1060
- Area population (ZIP 48075)
- 23,158
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 48075; 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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