D
Needs Improvement
35/100

Great Lakes Academy

📚 K – 08 🏫 School Charter School
📍 46312 WOODWARD AVE, Pontiac, MI 48342
Overall
D
35/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 8% · Math 3% proficient · 1st percentile in Michigan
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

35
Repit Score
out of 100
200
Students
enrolled
18.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%1/100reading 2nd percentile, math 1st percentile among Michigan middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%64/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 88% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −26 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency8% (−38 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency3% (−34 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black8%3%reading -16 pts, math -11 pts1st percentile (list)
Low-income8%3%reading -26 pts, math -20 pts0th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 46312 WOODWARD AVE
City Pontiac
ZIP Code 48342
District 2600157
NCES School ID 260015700971
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48342

Understanding the community around Great Lakes Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $31,432
Per Capita Income $18,445
Poverty Rate 29.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 11.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.2%
High School or Higher 77.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $82,300
Median Rent $824
Owner-Occupied 35.6%
Renter-Occupied 64.4%
View full data for ZIP 48342 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Great Lakes Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 86.5%
Hispanic/Latino 7.0%
Two or More Races 3.0%
White 2.0%
Asian 1.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 200
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Great Lakes Academy?
Great Lakes Academy has a Repit School Score of 35 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Great Lakes Academy?
Great Lakes Academy has 200 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.2:1.
What grades does Great Lakes Academy serve?
Great Lakes Academy serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Great Lakes Academy receive per student?
Great Lakes Academy receives $13,687 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Great Lakes Academy in 48342 ▼
Avg Home Value
$129,884
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,342
1-Year Change
+4.9%
% Renters
64.4%

Other Schools in 48342

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026