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Herrington School

541 Bay St
Pontiac, MI 48342
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 287 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Herrington School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Herrington School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Herrington School's student population of 287 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
287 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Herrington School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Herrington School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2910 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Herrington School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Herrington School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Herrington School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Herrington School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Herrington School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Herrington School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Herrington School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Herrington School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
74%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Herrington School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Herrington School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Herrington School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Herrington School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.43
This chart displays the diversity score of Herrington School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Herrington School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Herrington School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Herrington School's ranking?
Herrington School is ranked #2910 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Herrington School often compared to?
Herrington Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Owen Elementary School, Heritage Elementary School, Haviland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Herrington School?
287 students attend Herrington School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Herrington School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herrington School?
Herrington School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Herrington School offer ?
Herrington School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Herrington School part of?
Herrington School is part of Pontiac City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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