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#336 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 11% in state

Chandler Woods Charter Academy

Elementary School · Chandler Woods Charter Academy · Belmont, MI

A charter elementary school in Belmont, MI where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

6895 SAMRICK AVE NE, Belmont, MI 49306

  • Math 76% vs MI 34% (2022)
  • Reading 74% vs MI 44% (2022)
  • 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency76% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency73.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+34.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+31.5 pts
Overall Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+23.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile97th
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.5:1
District spending per student$10,558
Chronic Absenteeism10.4%

Students at Chandler Woods Charter Academy score 75% 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 Proficiency76%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
34%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency74%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
44%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 75% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
69%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
66%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
73%
ELA
74%
2021*
Math
73%
ELA
74%
2022
Math
76%
ELA
74%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (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

37.5%

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 Chandler Woods 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average394/100K

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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

$104,618

Median home value

$340,700

Median rent

$1,068/mo

College educated

47.8%

Homeownership

95.1%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49306; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Assumption Bvm SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5privatePK–81.1 mi157Compare →
Belmont Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3K–51.4 mi325Compare →
Pine Island ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.93–51.7 mi377Compare →
Rockford Spanish ImmersionEnrollment path unverified7.5K–52.9 mi306Compare →

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.

Chandler Woods Charter Academy

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$10,558NCES 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.

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

About Chandler Woods Charter Academy

Chandler Woods Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Belmont, MI, part of Chandler Woods Charter Academy, serving approximately 752 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #336 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chandler Woods Charter Academy

What grades does Chandler Woods Charter Academy serve?

Chandler Woods Charter Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Chandler Woods Charter Academy?

Chandler Woods Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 752 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chandler Woods Charter Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Chandler Woods Charter Academy is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chandler Woods Charter Academy rank in MI?

Chandler Woods Charter Academy ranks #336 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Chandler Woods Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Chandler Woods Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Chandler Woods Charter Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chandler Woods Charter Academy has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Chandler Woods Charter Academy a charter school?

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

Is Chandler Woods Charter Academy a Title I school?

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

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

37.5% of students at Chandler Woods 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
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
752
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kent County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.4%
Area population (ZIP 49306)
10,806
Area average commute
24.9 min
Area median age
44.8
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 49306; 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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