Paramount Charter Academy
Rank
: 3/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(269) 553-6400
Paramount Charter Academy serves 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Paramount Charter Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Paramount Charter Academy's student population of 364 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 364 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Paramount Charter Academy is ranked within the bottom 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 Paramount Charter Academy is 0.68, 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 | #2197 out of 3119 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 8% |
| Black | 39% | 18% |
| White | 38% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 14% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Paramount Charter Academy School District | |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 4 sports |
| Sports | Cross Country Running, Dance, Intramural Sports Only, Soccer |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 3 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Recreational Athletic Programs: Boys/Girls Basketball, cheerleading, cross country |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Founded on academic excellence, moral focus, parental partnership, and student responsibility, Paramount Charter Academy is a school like no other one that can lead to a lifetime of success. We provide a safe learning environment and our exceptional teachers individualize instruction based on your child`s needs. In addition, we focus on real-world skills and how to be a good person. Our students also draft a social contract that reinforces their commitment to their school, their teacher, and each other.
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Paramount Charter Academy is Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Evergreen Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Kalamazoo Kalamazoo Innovative Learning Program Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 70 students10
0.2 miles
3333 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 548-0190 0.2 9-12 70 - Kalamazoo Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 56%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 538 students10
0.9 miles
2321 South Park St
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0720 0.9 PK-5 538 - Kalamazoo Evergreen Academy Charter School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-7 | 78 students10
1.1 miles
2121 Hudson Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 488-6324 1.1 K-7 78 - Kalamazoo Loy Norrix High School Math: ≤1% | Reading: 2%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,615 student10
1.1 miles
606 East Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0200 1.1 9-12 1,615 - Kalamazoo Milwood Elementary School Math: 21% | Reading: 28%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 369 students10
1.1 miles
3400 Lovers Ln
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 337-0660 1.1 PK-5 369
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