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#3174 of 3,192 schools in MI
Paramount Charter Academy
Elementary School · Paramount Charter Academy · Kalamazoo, MI
A charter elementary school in Kalamazoo, MI where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3624 SOUTH WESTNEDGE AVE, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
- Math 7% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 16% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paramount Charter Academy score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (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
93.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paramount 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,785/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kalamazoo), 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
$67,339
Median home value
$202,400
Median rent
$1,005/mo
College educated
54.8%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49008; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gagie SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 191 | Compare → |
| Providence Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–9 | 0.7 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Parkwoodupjohn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 463 | Compare → |
| Woods Lake Elementarya Magnet Center for the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 512 | 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.
Paramount Charter Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,406NCES 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.
Paramount Charter Academy is listed in Paramount Charter Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paramount Charter Academy
Paramount Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Kalamazoo, MI, part of Paramount Charter Academy, serving approximately 370 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,174 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paramount Charter Academy
What grades does Paramount Charter Academy serve?
Paramount Charter Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Paramount Charter Academy?
Paramount Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 370 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paramount Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Paramount Charter Academy is 23.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paramount Charter Academy rank in MI?
Paramount Charter Academy ranks #3,174 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Paramount Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Paramount Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 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 Paramount Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paramount Charter Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Paramount Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Paramount Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Paramount Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Paramount Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paramount Charter Academy?
93.5% of students at Paramount 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 370
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kalamazoo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.5%
- Phone
- (269) 553-6400
- Area population (ZIP 49008)
- 16,488
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 49008; 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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