Pontiac Middle School

www.pontiac.k12.mi.us

729 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Pontiac Middle School, located at 1275 North Perry Street in Pontiac, Michigan, serves as a key educational institution within the Pontiac School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the middle grades, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and preparation for high school success. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to engage students through various academic disciplines while encouraging them to become active participants in their community.

As part of the broader Pontiac School District, the school utilizes its administrative and online resources—accessible via their official website—to maintain communication with families and provide transparency regarding district policies and student services. The school’s location in the heart of Pontiac underscores its role as a neighborhood hub, dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of its student population and providing the necessary tools and guidance to help every student reach their full potential.

729

Total Students

37.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pontiac Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	272
Black	348
Asian	21
Two or More	35
Pacific Islander	1

Black
348 (47.7 %)
Hispanic
272 (37.3 %)
White
52 (7.1 %)
Two or More
35 (4.8 %)
Asian
21 (2.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pontiac City School District
Phone:	(248)451-8010
Website:	http://www.pontiac.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	729
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	550
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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

Grade 6 250

Grade 7 244

Grade 8 235