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#1732 of 3,192 schools in MI

Pittsfield School

Elementary School · Ann Arbor Public Schools · Ann Arbor, MI

An Ann Arbor Public Schools elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2543 PITTSFIELD BLVD, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

  • Math 41% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 45% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 11:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-0.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.6 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$19,600
Chronic Absenteeism37%

Students at Pittsfield School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency41%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 44 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 43% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
41%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

45.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Pittsfield School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 74Very Walkable
  • Transit 44Some Transit
  • Bike 69Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,024/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ann Arbor), 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

$63,341

Median home value

$481,600

Median rent

$1,548/mo

College educated

81.5%

Homeownership

36.1%

Poverty rate

36.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Summers-knoll SchoolPrivate · tuition7.5privatePK–80.6 mi93Compare →
Carpenter SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2K–50.8 mi408Compare →
Mary D Mitchell SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3K–50.9 mi395Compare →
John Allen SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1K–51.0 mi402Compare →

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.

Ann Arbor Public Schools

Schools in district
32
Rank in district
#28 of 31
District spending per student
$19,600NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pittsfield School is listed in Ann Arbor Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pittsfield School

Pittsfield School is a public elementary school in Ann Arbor, MI, part of Ann Arbor Public Schools, serving approximately 230 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,732 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pittsfield School

What grades does Pittsfield School serve?

Pittsfield School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Pittsfield School?

Pittsfield School has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pittsfield School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pittsfield School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pittsfield School rank in MI?

Pittsfield School ranks #1,732 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Pittsfield School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pittsfield School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Pittsfield School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pittsfield School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Pittsfield School a charter school?

No, Pittsfield School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pittsfield School a Title I school?

No, Pittsfield School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pittsfield School?

45.2% of students at Pittsfield 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
230
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Washtenaw County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.0%
Area population (ZIP 48104)
43,762
Area average commute
19 min
Area median age
22.9
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 48104; 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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