Excel Charter Academy
Tel:
(616)281-9339
- Excel Charter Academy serves 774 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 57% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 63% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Excel Charter Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Excel Charter Academy's student population of 774 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 774 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Excel Charter Academy's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Excel Charter Academy is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #708 out of 3,159 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 8% |
| Black | 22% | 18% |
| White | 51% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Excel Charter Academy School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Excel Charter Academy is Lighthouse Academy (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Crestwood Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Crestwood Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Rapids Crestwood Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 654 students
0.4 miles
2674 44th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616)455-1200 0.4 6-8 654 - Grand Rapids Sherwood Global Studies Academy Grades: K-8 | 368 students
0.8 miles
3859 Chamberlain Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616)819-3095 0.8 K-8 368 - Grand Rapids Bowen Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 342 students
1.0 miles
4483 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616)455-5220 1.0 K-5 342 - Grand Rapids Challenger Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 365 students
1.2 miles
2475 52nd St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616)698-2524 1.2 K-5 365 - Grand Rapids Lighthouse Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 143 students
1.3 miles
3300 36th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616)949-2287 1.3 K-12 143
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