Ann Arbor Open at Mack School

(734)994-1910

www.aaps.k12.mi.us

517 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Ann Arbor Open at Mack School is a unique K-8 magnet school within the Ann Arbor Public Schools district that follows a "progressive education" philosophy. Unlike traditional schools, it emphasizes an open-classroom environment where student choice, hands-on learning, and project-based exploration are central to the curriculum. The school fosters a strong sense of community by encouraging multi-age grouping and requiring significant parental involvement, making the educational process a collaborative effort between teachers, students, and families.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement. By prioritizing critical thinking and intrinsic motivation over rigid testing, Ann Arbor Open creates an atmosphere where students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning journey. Located in the historic Mack School building, the school provides a distinct alternative for families seeking a non-traditional, democratic approach to education that prioritizes both personal development and academic engagement.

517

Total Students

33.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ann Arbor Open at Mack School
Demographic	Student Count
White	373
Hispanic	35
Black	8
Asian	25
Two or More	76

White
373 (72.1 %)
Two or More
76 (14.7 %)
Hispanic
35 (6.8 %)
Asian
25 (4.8 %)
Black
8 (1.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ann Arbor Public Schools
Phone:	(734)994-1910
Website:	http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	517
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	49
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 52

Grade 7 52

Grade 8 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ann Arbor Open at Mack School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	73
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	60
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	62
Grade 5	56
Grade 6	52
Grade 7	52
Grade 8	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ann Arbor Open at Mack School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	267	51.6%
Male	250	48.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)