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#1408 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 44% in state
Paragon Charter Academy
Elementary School · Paragon Charter Academy · Jackson, MI
A charter elementary school in Jackson, MI where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3750 MCCAIN RD, Jackson, MI 49201
- Math 44% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 56% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paragon Charter Academy score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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
68.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paragon 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,833/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jackson), 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
$71,714
Median home value
$202,900
Median rent
$945/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
73.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49201; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Christian Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Dibble Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 276 | Compare → |
| Cascades Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 398 | Compare → |
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.
Paragon Charter Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,687NCES 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.
Paragon Charter Academy is listed in Paragon Charter Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paragon Charter Academy
Paragon Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Jackson, MI, part of Paragon Charter Academy, serving approximately 604 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,408 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paragon Charter Academy
What grades does Paragon Charter Academy serve?
Paragon Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Paragon Charter Academy?
Paragon Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 604 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paragon Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Paragon Charter Academy is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paragon Charter Academy rank in MI?
Paragon Charter Academy ranks #1,408 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Paragon Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Paragon Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Paragon Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paragon Charter Academy has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Paragon Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Paragon Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Paragon Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Paragon Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paragon Charter Academy?
68.9% of students at Paragon 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
- 604
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.5%
- Phone
- (517) 750-9500
- Area population (ZIP 49201)
- 49,114
- Area average commute
- 22.7 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 49201; 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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