Summary:
Chandler Woods Charter Academy is a single PK-8 charter school in Belmont, Michigan, serving 741 students and operating as its own district within the state’s top-performing charter sector.
This school is an academic powerhouse, ranking in the top 1% of all Michigan schools (#15 out of 1,492) and earning a 5-star rating for three consecutive years. Its district ranks #2 out of 625 statewide. Proficiency rates are extraordinary—often double or nearly triple state averages. For example, 6th grade math proficiency hits 91.1% versus a 31.9% state average, and 8th grade PSAT math proficiency is 82.1% compared to 33.2% statewide. Even the school’s “weakest” area, 5th grade social studies at 61.7%, still beats the state by 34 points. Every subject-grade combination exceeds state averages by at least 28 percentage points, demonstrating uniform excellence rather than isolated strengths.
Attendance is a major driver of success: chronic absenteeism is just 10.3%, nearly three times lower than the state’s 27.9%. The school also serves a meaningful share of economically disadvantaged students (35.9% free/reduced lunch), yet achieves outcomes typically seen in affluent districts. Notably, 6th grade ELA proficiency jumped 14.8 points in one year (68.7% to 83.5%), and the school’s state ranking has improved from #30 to #15 over three years. With per-student spending of $11,885 and a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio, Chandler Woods proves that strong instruction, high attendance, and effective resource use can overcome demographic challenges. For parents seeking a school where students consistently outperform state norms across every subject and grade level, Chandler Woods Charter Academy is a standout choice in Michigan’s charter landscape.
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