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Explorer Elementary School vs. Excel Charter Academy

Should you attend Explorer Elementary School or Excel Charter Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Explorer Elementary School
2307 68th St Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Excel Charter Academy
4201 Breton Rd Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Explorer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)

Excel Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 563 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Explorer Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 783 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Excel Charter Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-12
Total Students
563 students
783 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Explorer Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Excel Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Explorer Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Excel Charter Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Explorer Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Excel Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Explorer Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kentwood School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Excel Charter Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Excel Charter Academy School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#482 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
#271 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Explorer Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Excel Charter Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
52%
(Top 20% in MI)
59%
(Top 10% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Explorer Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kentwood School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Excel Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Excel Charter Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60%
(Top 20% in MI)
68%
(Top 10% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Explorer Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kentwood School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Excel Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Excel Charter Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in MI)
55-59%
(Top 20% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Explorer Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kentwood School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Excel Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Excel Charter Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Explorer Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Excel Charter Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
112
107
Grade 1 Students
78
84
Grade 2 Students
84
85
Grade 3 Students
100
85
Grade 4 Students
82
85
Grade 5 Students
107
84
Grade 6 Students
-
85
Grade 7 Students
-
84
Grade 8 Students
-
84

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Explorer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kentwood School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Excel Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Excel Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Asian
12%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Explorer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kentwood School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Excel Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Excel Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Explorer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kentwood School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Excel Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Excel Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
26%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Explorer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kentwood School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Excel Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Excel Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
36%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Explorer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kentwood School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Excel Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Excel Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Explorer Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kentwood School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Excel Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Excel Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.76
0.75
This chart showcases the diversity score of Explorer Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kentwood School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Excel Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Excel Charter Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Explorer Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kentwood School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Excel Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Excel Charter Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Explorer Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kentwood School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Excel Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Excel Charter Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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