New Branches Charter Academy
Tel:
(616)243-6221
- New Branches Charter Academy serves 292 students in grades Prekindergarten-11.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
New Branches Charter Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- New Branches Charter Academy's student population of 292 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-11 |
| Total Students | 292 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- New Branches Charter Academy's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of New Branches Charter Academy is 0.62, 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 | #2394 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 8% |
| Black | 56% | 18% |
| White | 14% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New Branches Charter Academy School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to New Branches Charter Academy is Godwin Heights Learning Center (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sherwood Global Studies Academy (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ken-o-sha Park Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- Grand Rapids Ken-o-sha Park Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 152 students
0.4 miles
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Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616)819-2696 0.4 K-5 152 - Grand Rapids Ken-o-sha Ec & Se Center Special Education School
Grades: K
0.5 miles
1353 Van Auken St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616)819-2505 0.5 K n/a - Grand Rapids Sherwood Global Studies Academy Grades: K-8 | 368 students
0.9 miles
3859 Chamberlain Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616)819-3095 0.9 K-8 368 - Grand Rapids Vista Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 718 students
0.9 miles
711 32nd St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616)246-6920 0.9 K-8 718 - Grand Rapids Bowen Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 342 students
1.1 miles
4483 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616)455-5220 1.1 K-5 342
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