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#3102 of 3,192 schools in MI
Great Lakes Academy
Elementary School · Great Lakes Academy · Pontiac, MI
A charter elementary school in Pontiac, MI where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
46312 WOODWARD AVE, Pontiac, MI 48342
- Math 12% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 19% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Great Lakes Academy score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2017, reaching 16% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Great Lakes Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat 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
$33,750
Median home value
$90,600
Median rent
$851/mo
College educated
9.5%
Homeownership
38.2%
Poverty rate
33.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48342; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontiac Academy for ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 553 | Compare → |
| Whitman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 559 | Compare → |
| Arts and Technology Academy of PontiacCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 810 | Compare → |
| Herrington SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | K–6 | 2.2 mi | 382 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Great Lakes Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,426NCES 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.
Great Lakes Academy is listed in Great Lakes Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Great Lakes Academy
Great Lakes Academy is a public elementary school in Pontiac, MI, part of Great Lakes Academy, serving approximately 200 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,102 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Great Lakes Academy
What grades does Great Lakes Academy serve?
Great Lakes Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Great Lakes Academy?
Great Lakes Academy has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Lakes Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Great Lakes Academy is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Great Lakes Academy rank in MI?
Great Lakes Academy ranks #3,102 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Great Lakes Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Great Lakes Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Great Lakes Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Great Lakes Academy has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Great Lakes Academy a charter school?
Yes, Great Lakes Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Great Lakes Academy a Title I school?
No, Great Lakes Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Great Lakes Academy?
89.0% of students at Great Lakes Academy 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
- 200
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 78.5%
- Phone
- (248) 334-6434
- Area population (ZIP 48342)
- 17,227
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
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 48342; 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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