Top Rankings
Paramount Charter Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 373 students in Paramount Charter Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Paramount Charter Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,462 Schools
# Students
373 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Paramount Charter Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#719 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)49.3%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
9%
9%
% Black
49%
18%
% White
18%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
24%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,954 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,432 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$30,868 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$29,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,954
$22,572
Spending / Student
$19,432
$21,839
Best Paramount Charter Academy School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paramount Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3624 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 553-6400
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 553-6400
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paramount Charter Academy School District?
Paramount Charter Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 373 students.
What is the rank of Paramount Charter Academy School District?
Paramount Charter Academy School District is ranked #718 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paramount Charter Academy School District?
49% of Paramount Charter Academy School District students are Black, 24% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are White, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paramount Charter Academy School District?
Paramount Charter Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Paramount Charter Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,432 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
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