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#2159 of 3,192 schools in MI
Michigan Connections Academy
School · Michigan Connections Academy · Okemos, MI
A charter school in Okemos, MI where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3950 HERITAGE AVE STE 100, Okemos, MI 48864
- Math 26% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 46% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Michigan Connections Academy score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 52 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 36% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.1%
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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Where Michigan Connections 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low199/100K
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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
$113,145
Median home value
$358,100
Median rent
$1,281/mo
College educated
75.7%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48864; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beekman CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 108 | Compare → |
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| Lansing Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 4.5 mi | 10 | 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.
Michigan Connections Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,268NCES 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.
Michigan Connections Academy is listed in Michigan Connections Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Michigan Connections Academy
Michigan Connections Academy is a public school in Okemos, MI, part of Michigan Connections Academy, serving approximately 1,645 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,159 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Michigan Connections Academy
What grades does Michigan Connections Academy serve?
Michigan Connections Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Michigan Connections Academy?
Michigan Connections Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,645 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Michigan Connections Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Michigan Connections Academy is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Michigan Connections Academy rank in MI?
Michigan Connections Academy ranks #2,159 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Michigan Connections Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Michigan Connections Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Michigan Connections Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Michigan Connections Academy has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Michigan Connections Academy a charter school?
Yes, Michigan Connections Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Michigan Connections Academy a Title I school?
No, Michigan Connections Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Michigan Connections Academy?
67.1% of students at Michigan Connections 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,645
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.5%
- Phone
- (517) 507-5390
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 48864)
- 23,548
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 48864; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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