Will Carleton Charter School Academy
Tel:
(517) 437-2000
Will Carleton Charter School Academy serves 259 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Will Carleton Charter School Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Will Carleton Charter School Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Will Carleton Charter School Academy's student population of 259 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 259 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
Will Carleton Charter School Academy is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Will Carleton Charter School Academy is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1080 out of 3119 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 18% |
| White | 98% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.52 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥50% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Will Carleton Charter School Academy School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Will Carleton Charter School Academy is Hillsdale High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Davis Middle School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Gier Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Hillsdale Adult Education
0.8 miles
30 South Norwood Ave
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-4401 0.8 n/a n/a - Hillsdale Hillsdale High School Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 445 students10
0.8 miles
30 South Norwood Ave
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-4320 0.8 9-12 445 - Hillsdale Gier Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-4 | 454 students10
0.9 miles
175 Spring Street
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-7347 0.9 K-4 454 - Hillsdale Bailey Early Childhood Center Special Education School Grades: PK-K | 4 students
1.0 miles
59 S Manning Street
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-7369 1 PK-K 4 - Hillsdale Davis Middle School Math: 21% | Reading: 27%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 414 students10
1.0 miles
30 North West St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-4326 1 5-8 414
School Reviews
| 5 Hi i am currently a seventh grade student at WCA .I have attended this school since first grade and since then I have had a lot of REALLY good experiences but also a few bad ones.Will Carleton has great education, staff ,and discipline.That being said I know someone who has been bullied outside the school in which they said that there was nothing they could do.After this I was a little upset for the lack of attempt to stop the cyber bullying.There are also a lot of inside groups from churches,other schools,ect. in which it makes it a bit hard to fit in and make friends.I have a love for this school and its teachers who always make you feel welcome but i am currently contemplating leaving the school.The reason is because although great education and teacher's the school does not have certain curriculars that i strongly want(health class,choir,spanish,ect.)and the ones we do have are not very good.We only get art one time a week and we don't have the best sport programs either.I am unsure whether or not to recommend this or not. - Posted by Student/Alumni - lizzy |
| 5 Hi this is Cassie Rigney and i am i former student of WCA/Will Carleton Academy i loved this shool beacuse of the education and academic programs that they have. I would recomend Will Carleton Academy for anyone who wants a great education!! - Posted by Student/Alumni - blueg |
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