Great Lakes Academy vs Pontiac Academy for Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Lakes Academy
Pontiac · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
162 students
Pontiac Academy for Excellence
Pontiac · Charter other · Grades K–12
553 students
| Measure | Great Lakes Academy Pontiac, Michigan | Pontiac Academy for Excellence Pontiac, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1430 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #47691 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 162 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 162 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 5% |
| city | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pontiac Academy for Excellence does better on math proficiency (5% vs 2.5%).
- •Great Lakes Academy does better on reading proficiency (7.5% vs 5%).
- •Great Lakes Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.7% vs 100%).
- •Great Lakes Academy does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 18.4).
- •Pontiac Academy for Excellence is the larger school with 553 students compared with 162.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Great Lakes Academy better than Pontiac Academy for Excellence?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Great Lakes Academy and Pontiac Academy for Excellence?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Pontiac and Pontiac in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Lakes Academy: 162. Pontiac Academy for Excellence: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Lakes Academy and Pontiac Academy for Excellence rank in Michigan?
Great Lakes Academy is 1430th of 1,581 and Pontiac Academy for Excellence is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).