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Metro Charter Academy

Elementary School · Metro Charter Academy · Romulus, MI

A charter elementary school in Romulus, MI where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

34800 ECORSE RD, Romulus, MI 48174

  • Math 28% vs MI 34% (2022)
  • Reading 40% vs MI 44% (2022)
  • 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-14.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.4 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.1:1
District spending per student$12,231
Chronic Absenteeism58%

Students at Metro Charter Academy score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency28%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
34%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
44%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 34% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
44%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
43%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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

74.6%

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 Metro 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,967/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Romulus), 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

$65,675

Median home value

$151,500

Median rent

$1,053/mo

College educated

17.5%

Homeownership

74.8%

Poverty rate

11.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48174; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rooseveltmcgrath Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.9K–61.2 mi430Compare →
Romulus Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.5K–51.4 mi271Compare →
Wick Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.0K–51.5 mi280Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Metro Charter Academy

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$12,231NCES 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.

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

About Metro Charter Academy

Metro Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Romulus, MI, part of Metro Charter Academy, serving approximately 464 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,676 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Metro Charter Academy

What grades does Metro Charter Academy serve?

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

How many students attend Metro Charter Academy?

Metro Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 464 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Metro Charter Academy is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Metro Charter Academy rank in MI?

Metro Charter Academy ranks #2,676 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Metro Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Metro Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Metro Charter Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Metro Charter Academy has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Metro Charter Academy a charter school?

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

Is Metro Charter Academy a Title I school?

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

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

74.6% of students at Metro 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
464
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
58.0%
Area population (ZIP 48174)
31,809
Area average commute
25.3 min
Area median age
38
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 48174; 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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