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Pittsfield School

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Pittsfield School ranks 993 rd of 1488 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

993^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,488 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 33% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Pittsfield School is an elementary school in Ann Arbor, Michigan, serving 230 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. It is part of the Ann Arbor Public Schools district, which is ranked 71 out of 613 districts in the state.

Pittsfield School faces several challenges, including significantly lower test scores compared to the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 33.3%, compared to 56.3% for the Ann Arbor district and 38.9% for the state. The school also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 27.3% to 41.9% over the past few years, which is much higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, Pittsfield School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Pittsfield School's performance is significantly lower than the nearby high-performing schools, such as Burns Park Elementary, Martin Luther King Elementary, and Angell School, which all rank in the top 200 Michigan elementary schools and have much higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates. Addressing the underlying issues of high chronic absenteeism and the needs of the diverse student population could be crucial in improving Pittsfield School's overall performance and outcomes.

230

Students ?

11.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,232

Per pupil spending ?

43%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2543 Pittsfield Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104-5276

(734) 997-1218

District: Ann Arbor Public Schools

Students who attend Pittsfield School usually attend:

Middle:	Scarlett Middle School
High:	Huron High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.7%

Hispanic:

21.7%

Two or more races:

15.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 57th percentile in 2014 → 33rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Michigan average (29% vs 39% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 24 percentile points since 2014

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school29%

District avg60%

Michigan avg39%

993^rd of 1,488

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Bottom 33%▲ up 4 pts since 2015

From bottom 29% (2015) to bottom 33% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

19^th of 20Elementary Schools in the Ann Arbor Public Schools

71^st of 613Ann Arbor Public Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	31.2	993 of 1488	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	54.8	636 of 1486	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.6	745 of 1470	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	55.8	547 of 1344	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.8	725 of 1408	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	51.2	770 of 1448	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	53.4	627 of 1466	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	54.7	703 of 1548	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	33.2	1116 of 1580	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	58.7	662 of 1533	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	67.7	487 of 1563	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	68.5	470 of 1566	70.0%	★★★★☆
2011	57.1	856 of 1552	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	44.8	1155 of 1552	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	44.0	1162 of 1589	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	66.1	602 of 1577	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	62.9	655 of 1565	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	53.6	887 of 1545	42.6%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	21.6	1049 of 1338	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	49.9	618 of 1342	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	38.6	784 of 1321	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	57.3	418 of 1106	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.4	467 of 1171	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.0	617 of 1443	57.2%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2024	75.9	32 of 201	84.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2024	28.1	1022 of 1381	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	27.5	1008 of 1350	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	27.5	834 of 1099	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	51.6	509 of 1134	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	40.8	879 of 1397	37.1%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	37.2	831 of 1366	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.3	687 of 1347	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	50.3	625 of 1334	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.9	644 of 1139	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	31.4	828 of 1196	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.7	894 of 1446	38.2%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	53.0	548 of 1206	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	74.0	272 of 1204	77.4%	★★★★☆
2023	70.3	314 of 1198	73.8%	★★★★☆
2022	74.0	245 of 1102	77.8%	★★★★☆
2019	63.6	378 of 1128	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	81.8	171 of 1253	86.4%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2024)84th percentile+27 vs school

White (2025)55th percentile+21 vs school

Male (2025)39th percentile+6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)26th percentile-31 vs school

Female (2025)22nd percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts36%-6 vs state

Science34%-6 vs state

Math24%-15 vs state

Social Studies19%-10 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, May 17, 2012

Good; Multicultural environment, small school means personal attention from teachers and staff

Could use improvement: Uneven teaching staff, lack of parent involvement, discipline issues disrupt classes Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, January 23, 2012

Small, friendly neighborhood school where the principal, office staff and teachers know all the children and parents by name. Engaged, creative, nurturing, and patient teachers. Diverse and rich school community with a strong and supportive PTO. We couldn't have wished for anything more for our two active and inquisitive boys. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, January 22, 2012

Both of my children attended Pittsfield and benefited greatly from the dedicated staff and principal. I could not have asked for a warmer, more welcoming environment for my children. Not only does Pittsfield teach academically, but the students also learn to grow socially. They are taught accountability and tolerance. They learn to have a sincere appreciation of being a part of such a diverse school. What an excellent place to experience their introduction to learning! I have no regrets and would recommend Pitttsfield to anyone looking for a well-rounded education for their children. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, January 22, 2012

Smaller class size and engaged teachers have made our four years at Pittsfield extremely positive. We shopped around and were so pleased that our neighborhood school could provide our conscientious learner with a great education while also meeting the needs of the truly diverse group of kids that make Pittsfield so wonderful. Make sure you visit before making a choice. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, February 9, 2010

After repeated complaints about a teacher who we felt was overly punitive and erratic in her teaching style, we transferred our kids to another school. Close Quote

Schools Near Pittsfield School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSAT English Language Arts (2025)	PSAT Mathematics (2025)	M-Step English Language Arts (2025)					M-Step Math (2025)					M-Step Science (2025)		M-Step Social Studies (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pittsfield School	Public	K-5	2543 Pittsfield Blvd	Ann Arbor	48104	Washtenaw County	Ann Arbor Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 997-1218	230	20	11.7	43.0%	96 (41.7%)	33 (14.3%)	50 (21.7%)	15 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (15.7%)	31.2	993^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	33.3%		54.8	636^th of 1486 public elementary schools	57.2%	357			33.3	39.0	34.3			20.5	25.6	25.0			34.3		19.4		$22,232	$1,709	$20,523
Carpenter School	Public	K-5	4250 Central Blvd	Ann Arbor	48108	Washtenaw County	Ann Arbor Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 997-1214	363	25	14.5	54.5%	135 (37.2%)	99 (27.3%)	46 (12.7%)	18 (5.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (17.6%)	39.6	872^nd of 1488 public elementary schools	41.4%		37.2	901^st of 1486 public elementary schools	39.4%	29			37.5	31.3	32.9			41.2	26.6	32.9			35.3		30.4		$19,622	$1,474	$18,149
Mary D Mitchell School	Public	K-5	3550 Pittsview Dr	Ann Arbor	48108	Washtenaw County	Ann Arbor Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 997-1216	372	28	13.2	57.8%	139 (37.4%)	84 (22.6%)	84 (22.6%)	8 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (15.3%)	22.1	1125^th of 1488 public elementary schools	24.4%		19	1179^th of 1486 public elementary schools	20.7%	54			17.0	32.1	26.1			12.0	24.4	21.7			27.3		21.3		$26,742	$1,566	$25,176
John Allen School	Public	K-5	2560 Towner Blvd	Ann Arbor	48104	Washtenaw County	Ann Arbor Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 997-1210	401	29	13.9	33.9%	212 (52.9%)	67 (16.7%)	42 (10.5%)	36 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (11.0%)	73.8	353^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	76.3%		78.6	274^th of 1486 public elementary schools	81.6%	79			47.7	66.7	51.5			53.1	66.7	48.5			41.5		37.9		$21,228	$1,131	$20,097
Pattengill School	Public	3-5	2100 Crestland St	Ann Arbor	48104	Washtenaw County	Ann Arbor Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 994-1961	206	17	11.8	48.1%	82 (39.8%)	55 (26.7%)	33 (16.0%)	18 (8.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.3%)	67.3	458^th of 1488 public elementary schools	69.2%		50.1	695^th of 1486 public elementary schools	53.2%	237			34.4	42.9	62.3			34.8	45.3	46.6			60.3		56.2		$21,545	$1,212	$20,332
Clifford E Bryant Community School	Public	K-2	2150 Santa Rosa Dr	Ann Arbor	48108	Washtenaw County	Ann Arbor Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 997-1212	200	18	11.1	43.5%	75 (37.5%)	53 (26.5%)	23 (11.5%)	18 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (15.5%)								(n/a)																	$24,942	$1,749	$23,192
Fortis Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	3875 Golfside Rd	Ypsilanti	48197	Washtenaw County	Fortis Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(734) 572-3623	681	40	17.0	89.1%	72 (10.6%)	291 (42.7%)	199 (29.2%)	11 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	106 (15.6%)	23.2	1104^th of 1488 public elementary schools	25.8%		31.6	995^th of 1486 public elementary schools	33.0%	109	51.9	24.7	22.7	21.3	32.8	23.7	28.0	23.0	20.3	19.4	25.0	18.7	25.4	23.4	20.9	45.5	$13,950	$2,296	$11,653
Burns Park Elementary School	Public	K-5	1414 Wells St	Ann Arbor	48104	Washtenaw County	Ann Arbor Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 994-1919	477	29	16.3	19.5%	289 (60.6%)	39 (8.2%)	40 (8.4%)	56 (11.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (10.9%)	91.7	97^th of 1488 public elementary schools	93.5%		90.8	97^th of 1486 public elementary schools	93.5%				58.6	78.6	66.1			58.9	77.5	72.6			72.6		62.9		$16,490	$1,005	$15,485
Martin Luther King Elementary School	Public	K-5	3800 Waldenwood Dr	Ann Arbor	48105	Washtenaw County	Ann Arbor Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 994-1940	511	33	15.4	9.0%	145 (28.4%)	16 (3.1%)	37 (7.2%)	219 (42.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	93 (18.2%)	97.8	16^th of 1488 public elementary schools	98.9%		98.6	6^th of 1486 public elementary schools	99.6%	10			72.4	68.3	88.5			87.4	78.6	89.9			88.6		73.4		$17,067	$1,137	$15,930
Angell School	Public	K-5	1608 S University Ave	Ann Arbor	48104	Washtenaw County	Ann Arbor Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(734) 994-1907	294	18	16.6	17.0%	161 (54.8%)	15 (5.1%)	34 (11.6%)	44 (15.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (13.6%)	98.5	8^th of 1488 public elementary schools	99.5%		98.1	11^th of 1486 public elementary schools	99.3%	3			80.0	72.5	90.2			89.6	88.2	90.2			76.5		74.5		$18,508	$691	$17,817

Frequently Asked Questions about Pittsfield School

Is Pittsfield School a good school?

Pittsfield School ranks 993^rd of 1488 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Pittsfield School in?

Ann Arbor Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Pittsfield School?

Students at Pittsfield School are 42% White, 22% Hispanic, 16% Two or more races, 14% African American, 7% Asian.

How many students attend Pittsfield School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 230 students attended Pittsfield School.

What schools do graduates of Pittsfield School attend?

Students who attend Pittsfield School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Scarlett Middle School
High : Huron High School

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