Very Good
#796 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 25% in state
Kennedy Center
School · Pontiac City School District · Pontiac, MI
A Pontiac City School District school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1700 BALDWIN AVE, Pontiac, MI 48340
- Math 25% vs MI 29% (2022)
- Reading 75% vs MI 38% (2022)
- 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kennedy Center score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 6 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 50% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kennedy Center 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 989 | Compare → |
| Childrens Village SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Pontiac Academy for ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 553 | Compare → |
| Virtual Learning Academy ConsortiumEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 290 | Compare → |
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #1 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
Kennedy Center is listed in Pontiac City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kennedy Center
Kennedy Center is a public school in Pontiac, MI, part of Pontiac City School District, serving approximately 47 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #796 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kennedy Center
What grades does Kennedy Center serve?
Kennedy Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Kennedy Center?
Kennedy Center has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Center is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kennedy Center rank in MI?
Kennedy Center ranks #796 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Kennedy Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Kennedy Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Kennedy Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kennedy Center has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kennedy Center a charter school?
No, Kennedy Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kennedy Center a Title I school?
No, Kennedy Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kennedy Center?
59.6% of students at Kennedy Center 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 47
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.3%
- Phone
- (248) 451-8040
- 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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