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#2978 of 3,192 schools in MI
Potter School
Elementary School · Flint School District of the City of · Flint, MI
A Flint School District of the City of elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2500 NORTH AVERILL AVE, Flint, MI 48506
- Math 7% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 10% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Potter School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 66 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 9% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (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 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Potter 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 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,590/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Flint), 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
$44,416
Median home value
$91,200
Median rent
$897/mo
College educated
8.9%
Homeownership
70.2%
Poverty rate
23.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48506; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–1 | 1.2 mi | 451 | Compare → |
| Richfield Public School Academy Early Learning Center Pk2Charter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | PK–2 | 1.4 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Pierce SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–6 | 1.8 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Centerpoint Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 77 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Flint School District of the City of
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #6 of 12
- District spending per student
- $23,488NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 47.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Potter School is listed in Flint School District of the City of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Potter School
Potter School is a public elementary school in Flint, MI, part of Flint School District of the City of, serving approximately 185 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,978 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Potter School
What grades does Potter School serve?
Potter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Potter School?
Potter School has an enrollment of approximately 185 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Potter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Potter School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Potter School rank in MI?
Potter School ranks #2,978 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Potter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Potter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Potter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Potter School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Potter School a charter school?
No, Potter School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Potter School a Title I school?
No, Potter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Potter School?
90.8% of students at Potter 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 185
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Genesee County
- Phone
- (810) 760-1813
- Area population (ZIP 48506)
- 24,538
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 48506; 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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