Chandler Park Academy is a K-12 college preparatory elementary, middle, and charter high school in Harper Woods, Michigan, United States that was established in 1997. The student body is 98.89% African American and 80% of students qualify for free/reduced price lunch. The student/teacher ratio is 25:1.
Serving 587 students in grades 6-8, Chandler Park Academy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 587 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chandler Park Academy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Chandler Park Academy Middle School's student population of 587 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
587 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1997
Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Rankings
Chandler Park Academy Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chandler Park Academy Middle School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2958 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)≤1%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
99%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chandler Park Academy Middle School's ranking?
Chandler Park Academy Middle School is ranked #2958 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Chandler Park Academy Middle School often compared to?
Chandler Park Academy Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sylvania Southview High School, Archbold High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Chandler Park Academy Middle School?
587 students attend Chandler Park Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Chandler Park Academy Middle School students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chandler Park Academy Middle School?
Chandler Park Academy Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chandler Park Academy Middle School offer ?
Chandler Park Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chandler Park Academy Middle School part of?
Chandler Park Academy Middle School is part of Chandler Park Academy School District.
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