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#1574 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 49% in state
Pontiac Academy for Excellence
School · Pontiac Academy for Excellence · Pontiac, MI
A charter school in Pontiac, MI where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
196 CESAR E CHAVEZ AVE, Pontiac, MI 48342
- Math 5% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 10% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pontiac Academy for Excellence score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 8% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 13% (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 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pontiac Academy for Excellence sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Learning Academy ConsortiumEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Oakside Prep AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–11 | 1.9 mi | 1,362 | Compare → |
| Childrens Village SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Kennedy CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 47 | Compare → |
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.
Pontiac Academy for Excellence
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,372NCES 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.
Pontiac Academy for Excellence is listed in Pontiac Academy for Excellence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pontiac Academy for Excellence
Pontiac Academy for Excellence is a public school in Pontiac, MI, part of Pontiac Academy for Excellence, serving approximately 553 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,574 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pontiac Academy for Excellence
What grades does Pontiac Academy for Excellence serve?
Pontiac Academy for Excellence serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Pontiac Academy for Excellence?
Pontiac Academy for Excellence has an enrollment of approximately 553 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pontiac Academy for Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Pontiac Academy for Excellence is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pontiac Academy for Excellence rank in MI?
Pontiac Academy for Excellence ranks #1,574 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Pontiac Academy for Excellence's MySchoolScout rating?
Pontiac Academy for Excellence has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Pontiac Academy for Excellence?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pontiac Academy for Excellence has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pontiac Academy for Excellence a charter school?
Yes, Pontiac Academy for Excellence is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Pontiac Academy for Excellence a Title I school?
No, Pontiac Academy for Excellence is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pontiac Academy for Excellence?
95.8% of students at Pontiac Academy for 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 553
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.5%
- Phone
- (248) 745-9420
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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