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Will Carleton Charter School Academy vs. Gier Elementary School

Should you attend Will Carleton Charter School Academy or Gier 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
Will Carleton Charter School Academy
2001 W Hallett Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
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6/
10
Top 50%
Gier Elementary School
175 Spring St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Will Carleton Charter School Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 278 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Will Carleton Charter School 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 436 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Gier Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-4
Total Students
278 students
436 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Will Carleton Charter School Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gier Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Will Carleton Charter School Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gier Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Will Carleton Charter School Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gier Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Will Carleton Charter School Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Will Carleton Charter School 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 Gier Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hillsdale Community Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1390 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
#1897 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Will Carleton Charter School 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 Gier Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in MI)
30-34%
(Top 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Will Carleton Charter School Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Will Carleton Charter School 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 Gier Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hillsdale Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Will Carleton Charter School Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Will Carleton Charter School 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 Gier Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hillsdale Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Will Carleton Charter School Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Will Carleton Charter School Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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≥50%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Will Carleton Charter School Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Will Carleton Charter School Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Will Carleton Charter School Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Gier Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
24
85
Grade 1 Students
21
86
Grade 2 Students
21
102
Grade 3 Students
23
78
Grade 4 Students
24
85
Grade 5 Students
24
-
Grade 6 Students
24
-
Grade 7 Students
15
-
Grade 8 Students
20
-
Grade 9 Students
30
-
Grade 10 Students
17
-
Grade 11 Students
16
-
Grade 12 Students
17
-
Ungraded Students
2
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Will Carleton Charter School Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Will Carleton Charter School Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
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% Asian
2%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Will Carleton Charter School Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Will Carleton Charter School 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 Gier Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hillsdale Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Will Carleton Charter School Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Will Carleton Charter School 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 Gier Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hillsdale Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Will Carleton Charter School Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Will Carleton Charter School 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 Gier Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hillsdale Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
% White
93%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Will Carleton Charter School Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Will Carleton Charter School 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 Gier Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hillsdale Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Will Carleton Charter School Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Will Carleton Charter School 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 Gier Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hillsdale Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.14
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of Will Carleton Charter School Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Will Carleton Charter School 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 Gier Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hillsdale Community Schools 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
38%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Will Carleton Charter School Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Will Carleton Charter School 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 Gier Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hillsdale Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Will Carleton Charter School Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Will Carleton Charter School 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 Gier Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hillsdale Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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