Paragon Charter Academy
Rank
: 6/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(517) 750-9500
Paragon Charter Academy serves 640 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Paragon Charter Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Paragon Charter Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Paragon Charter Academy's student population of 640 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 640 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
Paragon Charter Academy is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Paragon Charter Academy is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1255 out of 3119 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 8% |
| Black | 29% | 18% |
| White | 49% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Paragon Charter Academy School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Paragon Charter Academy is Woodville Community Center (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Fourth Street Learning Center (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Dibble Elementary School (1.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Jackson Woodville Community Center Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 82 students10
1.2 miles
3950 Catherine St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-8770 1.2 9-12 82 - Jackson Dibble Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 320 students10
1.6 miles
3450 Kibby Rd
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3970 1.6 PK-5 320 - Jackson Cascades School Magnet School Grades: PK-2 | 254 students
1.8 miles
1200 South Wisner St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3900 1.8 PK-2 254 - Jackson Frost Elementary School Math: 22% | Reading: 19%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 279 students10
1.8 miles
1226 South Wisner St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2601 1.8 K-5 279 - Jackson Local Based Special Education Early Childhood Programs Special Education School Grades: PK-K
1.8 miles
1226 South Wisner Street
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 990-3624 1.8 PK-K n/a
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