Paramount Charter Academy
Tel:
(269)553-6400
- Paramount Charter Academy serves 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 16% (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 29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Top Placements
Paramount Charter Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Paramount Charter Academy's student population of 364 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 364 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Paramount Charter Academy's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Paramount Charter Academy is 0.74, 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 | #2314 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 49% |
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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 | n/a | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 18% |
| White | n/a | 66% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| 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: 2016-2017 (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 Loy Norrix High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Milwood Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Parkwood-upjohn Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kalamazoo Parkwood-upjohn Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 541 students
0.9 miles
2321 South Park St
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269)337-0720 0.9 K-5 541 - Kalamazoo Evergreen Academy Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 76 students
1.1 miles
2121 Hudson Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269)488-6324 1.1 K-6 76 - Kalamazoo Loy Norrix High School Grades: 9-12 | 1613 students
1.1 miles
606 East Kilgore Rd
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269)337-0200 1.1 9-12 1613 - Kalamazoo Milwood Elementary School Grades: K-12 | 366 students
1.1 miles
3400 Lovers Ln
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269)337-0660 1.1 K-12 366 - Kalamazoo Maple Street Magnet School For The Arts Grades: 6-8 | 808 students
1.2 miles
922 West Maple St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269)337-0730 1.2 6-8 808
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