Summary:
Canton Charter Academy is a single K-8 charter school in Canton, Michigan, serving 774 students as part of the Canton Charter Academy district, which ranks in the top 6% of Michigan districts with a 5-star rating.
This school delivers standout academic results that grow stronger as students advance. In 2025-2026, ELA proficiency climbs from 44.6% in 3rd grade to an exceptional 83.6% in 7th grade—a 39-point jump—while math follows a similar trajectory, reaching 74.5% in 7th grade versus the state average of 33.3%. The 7th-grade cohort outperforms state benchmarks by 45 points in ELA and 41 points in math, making it one of the strongest middle-grade performances in Michigan. Upper-grade results are equally impressive: 8th-grade social studies proficiency hit 68% (state: 50.3%), and 8th-grade PSAT scores show 78% proficiency in ELA and 58% in math, both far exceeding state averages. Even in earlier grades, the school maintains a clear edge—5th graders lead the state by nearly 30 points in ELA and 26 points in math. Science scores also shine, with 5th-grade proficiency at 63.3% versus 40% statewide.
Beyond test scores, the school excels in attendance and efficiency. Chronic absenteeism sits at just 15.6%, nearly half the state rate of 27.9%, which supports consistent learning. With 35.27% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, the school achieves top-quartile results across a moderately diverse socioeconomic population. Per-student spending of $12,166 is above the typical charter average, but the outcomes justify the investment—proficiency rates in upper grades are often two to three times state levels. While 8th-grade scores dipped slightly from the prior year’s exceptional cohort (e.g., social studies fell from 87% to 68%), this likely reflects different student abilities rather than program changes. Notably, 5th-grade math improved by 12.9 points year-over-year, suggesting effective curriculum adjustments. For parents seeking a school where students consistently outperform state averages and build momentum through middle school, Canton Charter Academy delivers exceptional, compounding academic growth.
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