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#995 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 31% in state

East Arbor Charter Academy

Elementary School · East Arbor Charter Academy · Ypsilanti, MI

A charter elementary school in Ypsilanti, MI where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

6885 Merritt Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

  • Math 40% vs MI 34% (2022)
  • Reading 49% vs MI 44% (2022)
  • 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.75 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-2.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.6 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+12.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.5:1
District spending per student$13,435
Chronic Absenteeism29%

Students at East Arbor Charter Academy score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
34%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency49%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
44%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2011–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 44% in 2022.

Show all 12 years
2011
Math
30%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
40%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)

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

Based on 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

68.5%

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 East Arbor 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,044/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ypsilanti), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$70,913

Median home value

$274,100

Median rent

$1,203/mo

College educated

46.8%

Homeownership

53.5%

Poverty rate

13.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48197; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
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Lcs Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified2.8K–122.1 mi128Compare →
Bishop Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.9K–52.2 mi479Compare →
Brick Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.0K–52.4 mi482Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

East Arbor Charter Academy

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$13,435NCES 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.

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

About East Arbor Charter Academy

East Arbor Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Ypsilanti, MI, part of East Arbor Charter Academy, serving approximately 473 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #995 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about East Arbor Charter Academy

What grades does East Arbor Charter Academy serve?

East Arbor Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend East Arbor Charter Academy?

East Arbor Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 473 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Arbor Charter Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at East Arbor Charter Academy is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Arbor Charter Academy rank in MI?

East Arbor Charter Academy ranks #995 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is East Arbor Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

East Arbor Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 East Arbor Charter Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Arbor Charter Academy has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Is East Arbor Charter Academy a charter school?

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

Is East Arbor Charter Academy a Title I school?

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

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

68.5% of students at East Arbor 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
473
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Washtenaw County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.0%
Area population (ZIP 48197)
65,911
Area average commute
23.7 min
Area median age
33.2
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 48197; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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