Serving 507 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ridge Park 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Ridge Park Charter Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridge Park Charter Academy is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Ridge Park Charter Academy?
507 students attend Ridge Park Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Ridge Park Charter Academy students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridge Park Charter Academy?
Ridge Park Charter Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ridge Park Charter Academy offer ?
Ridge Park Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Ridge Park Charter Academy part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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