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South Arbor Charter Academy vs. East Arbor Charter Academy

Should you attend South Arbor Charter Academy or East Arbor 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
South Arbor Charter Academy
8200 Carpenter Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
East Arbor Charter Academy
6885 Merritt Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

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

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 802 students in grades Kindergarten-8, South Arbor Charter Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 473 students in grades Kindergarten-8, East Arbor 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 36% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
802 students
473 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Arbor Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at East Arbor Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Arbor Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at East Arbor Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Arbor Charter Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Arbor 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at East Arbor Charter Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the East Arbor 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

#66 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
#1343 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Arbor Charter Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of East Arbor Charter Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 5% in MI)
36%
(Top 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Arbor Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Arbor Charter Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Arbor Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the East Arbor Charter Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
78%
(Top 5% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
47%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Arbor Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Arbor Charter Academy 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 East Arbor Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the East Arbor Charter Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Arbor Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the South Arbor Charter Academy 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 East Arbor Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the East Arbor 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 South Arbor Charter Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of East Arbor Charter Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
93
49
Grade 1 Students
79
62
Grade 2 Students
84
52
Grade 3 Students
86
57
Grade 4 Students
88
53
Grade 5 Students
95
45
Grade 6 Students
91
54
Grade 7 Students
97
49
Grade 8 Students
89
52

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at South Arbor Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the South Arbor Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
n/a
% Asian
17%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Arbor Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the South Arbor 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at East Arbor Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the East Arbor 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
7%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Arbor Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Arbor 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at East Arbor Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the East Arbor 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
18%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Arbor Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Arbor 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at East Arbor Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the East Arbor 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
45%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Arbor Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Arbor 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at East Arbor Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the East Arbor 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
13%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Arbor Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Arbor 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at East Arbor Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the East Arbor 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.
0.72
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Arbor Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Arbor Charter Academy 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 East Arbor Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the East Arbor 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
28%
61%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Arbor Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Arbor Charter Academy 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 East Arbor Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the East Arbor 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
8%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Arbor Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Arbor Charter Academy 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 East Arbor Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the East Arbor 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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