Holly Park Academy

Lansing Charter Academy is the sole elementary school serving grades K-8 in Lansing, Michigan. The school has consistently struggled with low academic performance, ranking in the bottom third of Michigan elementary schools and performing well below the state average on standardized assessments. Despite higher per-student spending and a reasonable student-teacher ratio, Lansing Charter Academy has not been able to translate these resources into strong outcomes for its students.

The school serves a high-poverty student population, with nearly 96% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic factor likely contributes to the school's academic challenges. In the 2024-2025 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 20% to 43.4%, compared to the state average of 38.6% to 44.4%. In mathematics, the proficiency rates at Lansing Charter Academy ranged from 15.9% to 45.3%, while the state average was 31.5% to 42.7%. Science and social studies proficiency rates also lagged behind the state averages.

The data suggests that Lansing Charter Academy would benefit from a comprehensive review of its educational programs, teaching practices, and support services to identify areas for improvement and implement targeted interventions to address the learning needs of its students. With the school's consistently low performance and the socioeconomic challenges faced by its student population, a focused effort to improve academic outcomes is crucial.