Summary:
Chandler Park Academy Elementary is the sole public charter school serving grades PK-5 in the Harper Woods, Michigan area, with a total enrollment of 793 students. Despite its higher-than-average per-student spending, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Michigan elementary schools over the past three years, earning a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The school faces significant challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% and well-below-average academic performance across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 12.5% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 38.9%. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students (96.47%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty student population.
While the school's higher per-student spending and student-teacher ratio of 24:1 (slightly higher than the state average) suggest a focus on resource allocation, these investments do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes for the students. Addressing the root causes of the school's challenges, such as improving student attendance, strengthening academic instruction, and providing targeted support for the high-poverty student population, will be crucial for Chandler Park Academy Elementary to improve its performance and better serve the needs of the community.
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