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Sharp Park Academy vs. Cascades Elementary School

Should you attend Sharp Park Academy or Cascades Elementary School? 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
Sharp Park Academy
766 Park Rd
Jackson, MI 49203
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Cascades Elementary School
1200 S Wisner St
Jackson, MI 49203
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Sharp Park Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 318 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sharp Park 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 398 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cascades Elementary School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
318 students
398 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sharp Park Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cascades Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
42% | 58%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sharp Park Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cascades Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sharp Park Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cascades Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sharp Park Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jackson 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 Cascades Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jackson 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

#173 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
#2574 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sharp Park Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cascades Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in MI)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sharp Park Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jackson 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 Cascades Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jackson School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 10% in MI)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sharp Park Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jackson 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 Cascades Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jackson School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 50% in MI)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sharp Park Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jackson 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 Cascades Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jackson 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 Sharp Park Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cascades Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
67
90
Grade 1 Students
57
56
Grade 2 Students
50
73
Grade 3 Students
49
58
Grade 4 Students
53
68
Grade 5 Students
42
53

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sharp Park Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Jackson School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cascades Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Jackson School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sharp Park Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jackson 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 Cascades Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jackson School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sharp Park Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jackson 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 Cascades Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jackson School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
30%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sharp Park Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jackson 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 Cascades Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jackson School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
48%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sharp Park Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jackson 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 Cascades Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jackson 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
13%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sharp Park Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jackson 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 Cascades Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jackson School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.66
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sharp Park Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jackson 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 Cascades Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jackson 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
55%
86%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sharp Park Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jackson 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 Cascades Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jackson 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
9%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sharp Park Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jackson 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 Cascades Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jackson 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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