Very Good
#1002 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 31% in state
Westfield Charter Academy
Elementary School · Westfield Charter Academy · Redford, MI
A charter elementary school in Redford, MI serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
27201 W CHICAGO, Redford, MI 48239
- Math 17% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 21% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westfield Charter Academy score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 19% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Westfield 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$69,373
Median home value
$145,900
Median rent
$1,355/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48239; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–4 | 0.4 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| Thomas Jefferson Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| Universal Learning AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 754 | Compare → |
| Fisher Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 333 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Westfield Charter Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,905NCES 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.
Westfield Charter Academy is listed in Westfield Charter Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westfield Charter Academy
Westfield Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Redford, MI, part of Westfield Charter Academy, serving approximately 698 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,002 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westfield Charter Academy
What grades does Westfield Charter Academy serve?
Westfield Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Westfield Charter Academy?
Westfield Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 698 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westfield Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Westfield Charter Academy is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westfield Charter Academy rank in MI?
Westfield Charter Academy ranks #1,002 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Westfield Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Westfield Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Westfield Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westfield Charter Academy has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Westfield Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Westfield Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Westfield Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Westfield Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westfield Charter Academy?
86.2% of students at Westfield 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 698
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.0%
- Phone
- (313) 625-3030
- Area population (ZIP 48239)
- 37,039
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 48239; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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