Very Good
#572 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 18% in state
South Canton Scholars Charter Academy
Elementary School · South Canton Scholars Charter Academy · Canton, MI
A charter elementary school in Canton, MI where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3085 South Canton Center Road, Canton, MI 48188
- Math 50% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 65% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Canton Scholars Charter Academy score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Canton Scholars 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- County Safety: Low4/100K
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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
$118,037
Median home value
$356,700
Median rent
$1,536/mo
College educated
56%
Homeownership
82.4%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48188; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star International AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Bentley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 476 | Compare → |
| Dodson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 485 | Compare → |
| Field Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 464 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
South Canton Scholars Charter Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,804NCES 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 Canton Scholars Charter Academy is listed in South Canton Scholars Charter Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Canton Scholars Charter Academy
South Canton Scholars Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Canton, MI, part of South Canton Scholars Charter Academy, serving approximately 816 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #572 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Canton Scholars Charter Academy
What grades does South Canton Scholars Charter Academy serve?
South Canton Scholars Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend South Canton Scholars Charter Academy?
South Canton Scholars Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 816 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Canton Scholars Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at South Canton Scholars Charter Academy is 24.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Canton Scholars Charter Academy rank in MI?
South Canton Scholars Charter Academy ranks #572 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is South Canton Scholars Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
South Canton Scholars Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 South Canton Scholars Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Canton Scholars Charter Academy has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is South Canton Scholars Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, South Canton Scholars 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 Canton Scholars Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, South Canton Scholars Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Canton Scholars Charter Academy?
50.4% of students at South Canton Scholars 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
- 816
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.2%
- Phone
- (734) 398-5658
- Area population (ZIP 48188)
- 45,522
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 48188; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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