What standardized tests are used?

Each state administers its own standardized assessments for English Language Arts and Math, typically in grades 3-8. High school students may take the ACT, SAT, or a state-specific exam. Results are reported as the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level expectations.

How should I interpret proficiency percentages?

Proficiency rates show the percentage of students meeting grade-level expectations. A 60% proficiency rate means 6 out of 10 students tested at or above grade level. Compare against state averages and similar districts for context, as raw numbers alone do not tell the full story.

What are accountability designations?

Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), schools receive designations based on performance. 'Exemplary' schools perform well above average. 'Commendable' schools meet targets. Schools identified for 'Targeted' or 'Comprehensive' support need improvement in specific areas or overall performance.

Pontiac, MI School Test Scores & Graduation Rates

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School Performance — 2024i

NCES

How students at each school are performing on state assessments. 30.7% meet ELA standards on the state assessment for grades 3-8. Chronic absenteeism (missing 10%+ of school days) is at 42.7%.

Avg Graduation Ratei

77.9%

ELA Proficiencyi

30.7%

Math Proficiencyi

19.4%

Chronic Absenteeismi

42.7%

District Summaryi

Waterford School District

ELA: 41.3%Math: 26.4%Grad Rate: 87.5%Absent: 27.8%

Pontiac City School District

ELA: 18.1%Math: 11.8%Grad Rate: 57.2%Absent: 64%

Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac

ELA: 8.9%Math: 2.3%Grad Rate: 85.1%Absent: 60.8%

Walton Charter Academy

ELA: 37.2%Math: 26.6%Absent: 36%

Pontiac Academy for Excellence

ELA: 13%Math: 2%Grad Rate: 93.3%Absent: 57.9%

Great Lakes Academy

ELA: 10.8%Math: 3.6%Absent: 72.3%

Flex High School of Pontiac

ELA: 21.4%Grad Rate: 20.8%Absent: 55.4%

Oakland County Academy of Media & Technology

Performance by School (32)i

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