Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence
Charter School
561 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
The Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence (PACE Academy) is a public charter school located in Southfield, Michigan, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is known for its commitment to academic rigor and high expectations, aiming to prepare students for success in college and beyond. By fostering a structured learning environment, the academy focuses on developing both the intellectual and character-based foundations necessary for students to become productive, responsible members of the community.
Central to the school's mission is the implementation of the "PACE" philosophy, which emphasizes a curriculum designed to challenge students while providing the individualized support needed to reach proficiency. The school typically integrates a strong focus on literacy and mathematics, complemented by a variety of extracurricular opportunities. With its emphasis on cultivating a partnership between educators, families, and the broader Southfield community, the Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence strives to provide a stable, goal-oriented educational experience tailored to the diverse needs of its student body.
Central to the school's mission is the implementation of the "PACE" philosophy, which emphasizes a curriculum designed to challenge students while providing the individualized support needed to reach proficiency. The school typically integrates a strong focus on literacy and mathematics, complemented by a variety of extracurricular opportunities. With its emphasis on cultivating a partnership between educators, families, and the broader Southfield community, the Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence strives to provide a stable, goal-oriented educational experience tailored to the diverse needs of its student body.
561
Total Students
47.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
| Black | 548 |
| Two or More | 10 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Black548 (97.7 %)
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Two or More10 (1.8 %)
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White1 (0.2 %)
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Hispanic1 (0.2 %)
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American Indian1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center of Excellence |
| Phone: | (248)569-1060 |
| Website: | http://www.pacek-8.com |
| Grade Range: | K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 561 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 47.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 413 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 15 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
53
Grade 1
73
Grade 2
45
Grade 3
58
Grade 4
50
Grade 5
71
Grade 6
73
Grade 7
74
Grade 8
64
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 53 |
| Grade 1 | 73 |
| Grade 2 | 45 |
| Grade 3 | 58 |
| Grade 4 | 50 |
| Grade 5 | 71 |
| Grade 6 | 73 |
| Grade 7 | 74 |
| Grade 8 | 64 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 305 | 54.4% |
| Male | 256 | 45.6% |
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