Very Good
#504 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 16% in state
South Arbor Charter Academy
Elementary School · South Arbor Charter Academy · Ypsilanti, MI
A charter elementary school in Ypsilanti, MI where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8200 CARPENTER RD, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
- Math 68% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 79% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Arbor Charter Academy score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 74% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (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
35.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Arbor 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,044/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ypsilanti), 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
$70,913
Median home value
$274,100
Median rent
$1,203/mo
College educated
46.8%
Homeownership
53.5%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48197; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield Acres AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–8 | 2.3 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Multicultural AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | PK–10 | 2.8 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| Washtenaw Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| East Arbor Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | K–8 | 3.3 mi | 473 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
South Arbor Charter Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,376NCES 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.
South Arbor Charter Academy is listed in South Arbor Charter Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Arbor Charter Academy
South Arbor Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Ypsilanti, MI, part of South Arbor Charter Academy, serving approximately 802 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #504 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Arbor Charter Academy
What grades does South Arbor Charter Academy serve?
South Arbor Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend South Arbor Charter Academy?
South Arbor Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 802 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Arbor Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at South Arbor Charter Academy is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Arbor Charter Academy rank in MI?
South Arbor Charter Academy ranks #504 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is South Arbor Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
South Arbor Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 South Arbor Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Arbor Charter Academy has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is South Arbor Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, South Arbor Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is South Arbor Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, South Arbor Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Arbor Charter Academy?
35.3% of students at South Arbor 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
- 802
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washtenaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (734) 528-2821
- Area population (ZIP 48197)
- 65,911
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
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 48197; 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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