Below Average
#2827 of 3,192 schools in MI
Grand Blanc Academy
Elementary School · Grand Blanc Academy · Grand Blanc, MI
A charter elementary school in Grand Blanc, MI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
5135 EAST HILL RD, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
- Math 7% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 19% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grand Blanc Academy score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 54 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 13% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Grand Blanc 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated914/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Blanc), 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
$88,505
Median home value
$250,800
Median rent
$1,035/mo
College educated
42.8%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48439; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myers Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 451 | Compare → |
| Indian Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 410 | Compare → |
| Holy Family SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Perry Innovation CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 366 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Grand Blanc Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,591NCES 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.
Grand Blanc Academy is listed in Grand Blanc Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grand Blanc Academy
Grand Blanc Academy is a public elementary school in Grand Blanc, MI, part of Grand Blanc Academy, serving approximately 332 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,827 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grand Blanc Academy
What grades does Grand Blanc Academy serve?
Grand Blanc Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Grand Blanc Academy?
Grand Blanc Academy has an enrollment of approximately 332 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Blanc Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Blanc Academy is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grand Blanc Academy rank in MI?
Grand Blanc Academy ranks #2,827 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Grand Blanc Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Grand Blanc Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Grand Blanc Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grand Blanc Academy has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Grand Blanc Academy a charter school?
Yes, Grand Blanc Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Grand Blanc Academy a Title I school?
No, Grand Blanc Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grand Blanc Academy?
95.5% of students at Grand Blanc 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
- 332
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Genesee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.8%
- Phone
- (810) 953-3140
- Area population (ZIP 48439)
- 52,071
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
Official sources & links
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 48439; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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