Sharp Park Academy vs. Paragon Charter Academy
Should I attend Sharp Park Academy or Paragon 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
Sharp Park Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Paragon Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 272 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sharp Park Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 640 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Paragon Charter Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than 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 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
272 students
640 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1216 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1167 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
63
92
Grade 1 Students
39
87
Grade 2 Students
52
63
Grade 3 Students
40
76
Grade 4 Students
35
75
Grade 5 Students
43
73
Grade 6 Students
-
72
Grade 7 Students
-
51
Grade 8 Students
-
51
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
3%
7%
% Black
29%
25%
% White
53%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
13%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%