Paramount Charter Academy vs. Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School
Should I attend Paramount Charter Academy or Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School? 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
Paramount Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Paramount Charter Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
459 students
520 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2815 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
53%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
70
93
Grade 1 Students
63
87
Grade 2 Students
58
85
Grade 3 Students
50
105
Grade 4 Students
50
70
Grade 5 Students
48
80
Grade 6 Students
44
-
Grade 7 Students
44
-
Grade 8 Students
32
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
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% Asian
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n/a
% Hispanic
13%
9%
% Black
49%
28%
% White
20%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
11%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
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Sports
Cross Country Running, Dance, Intramural Sports Only, Soccer
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Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars
3
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Extracurriculars
Boys/Girls Basketball, cheerleading, cross country
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