Serving 627 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Paragon Charter Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 627 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paragon Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Paragon Charter Academy's student population of 627 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
627 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Moral Focus is very important to me and my family.
School Rankings
Paragon Charter Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paragon Charter Academy is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#728 out of 3025 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paragon Charter Academy's ranking?
Paragon Charter Academy is ranked #728 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Paragon Charter Academy often compared to?
Paragon Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Dibble Elementary School, Sharp Park Academy, Da Vinci Schools K5 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Paragon Charter Academy?
627 students attend Paragon Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Paragon Charter Academy students are White, 22% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paragon Charter Academy?
Paragon Charter Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Paragon Charter Academy offer ?
Paragon Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paragon Charter Academy part of?
Paragon Charter Academy is part of Paragon Charter Academy School District.
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