Serving 768 students in grades 6-8, Pontiac Middle 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 8% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 768 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Pontiac Middle 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 Pontiac Middle School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Pontiac Middle School is ranked #2732 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Pontiac Middle School?
768 students attend Pontiac Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Pontiac Middle School students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pontiac Middle School?
Pontiac Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pontiac Middle School offer ?
Pontiac Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pontiac Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 768 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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