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Potter School

Public | K-6 | 418 students

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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 41% in 2013.

43 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
12%

2012

 
 
17%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

41 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
46%

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
83%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2013.

52 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
12%

2012

 
 
14%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

50 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
26%

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
76%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

50 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
12%

2011

 
 
12%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 46% in 2013.

29 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
3%

2012

 
 
18%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

30 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
17%

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

31 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
3%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
60%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 40% in 2013.

42 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
24%

2012

 
 
17%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

43 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
42%

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
73%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 30% in 2013.

44 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
2%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
28%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 56% 71%
Black 35% 20%
Hispanic 7% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 99%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2500 North Averill Ave
Flint, MI 48506
Phone: (810) 760-1813

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