Mary D Mitchell School vs. South Arbor Charter Academy
Should I attend Mary D Mitchell School or South Arbor Charter Academy? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Mary D Mitchell School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
South Arbor Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 467 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mary D Mitchell School ranks in the top 30% 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 <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 796 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, South Arbor Charter Academy ranks in the top 5% 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 64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-8
Total Students
467 students
796 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#699 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#132 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
76%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
89
95
Grade 1 Students
94
84
Grade 2 Students
61
85
Grade 3 Students
66
87
Grade 4 Students
77
80
Grade 5 Students
80
97
Grade 6 Students
-
91
Grade 7 Students
-
96
Grade 8 Students
-
81
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
17%
% Hispanic
22%
6%
% Black
23%
16%
% White
39%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
12%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%