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#1077 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 34% in state

Canton Charter Academy

Elementary School · Canton Charter Academy · Canton, MI

A charter elementary school in Canton, MI where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

49100 FORD RD, Canton, MI 48187

  • Math 71% vs MI 34% (2022)
  • Reading 74% vs MI 44% (2022)
  • 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency70.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency73.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+28.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+31.7 pts
Overall Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+21.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.5:1
District spending per student$10,475
Chronic Absenteeism22.7%

Students at Canton Charter Academy score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency71%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
34%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency74%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
44%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 73% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
81%
2015
Math
76%
ELA
79%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
68%
ELA
74%
2018
Math
69%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
64%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
64%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
71%
ELA
74%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

37.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Canton Charter Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low4/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$117,980

Median home value

$341,400

Median rent

$1,435/mo

College educated

52.9%

Homeownership

72.7%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48187; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
All Saints Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition5.2privatePK–80.6 mi540Compare →
Workman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.8K–51.0 mi689Compare →
Dodson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–51.2 mi485Compare →
Tonda Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–51.5 mi494Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Canton Charter Academy

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$10,475NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Canton Charter Academy is listed in Canton Charter Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Canton Charter Academy

Canton Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Canton, MI, part of Canton Charter Academy, serving approximately 759 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,077 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Canton Charter Academy

What grades does Canton Charter Academy serve?

Canton Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Canton Charter Academy?

Canton Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 759 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Canton Charter Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Canton Charter Academy is 24.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Canton Charter Academy rank in MI?

Canton Charter Academy ranks #1,077 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Canton Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Canton Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Canton Charter Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Canton Charter Academy has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Canton Charter Academy a charter school?

Yes, Canton Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Canton Charter Academy a Title I school?

No, Canton Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Canton Charter Academy?

37.8% of students at Canton Charter Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
759
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.7%
Area population (ZIP 48187)
52,710
Area average commute
26.9 min
Area median age
40.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48187; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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