Challenger Elementary School vs. Excel Charter Academy
Should you attend Challenger Elementary School or Excel Charter Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Challenger Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Excel Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 341 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Challenger Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 784 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Excel Charter Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-12
Total Students
341 students
784 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1425 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#271 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
68%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
63
107
Grade 1 Students
77
85
Grade 2 Students
62
83
Grade 3 Students
43
84
Grade 4 Students
55
86
Grade 5 Students
41
85
Grade 6 Students
-
84
Grade 7 Students
-
84
Grade 8 Students
-
86
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
7%
% Hispanic
17%
15%
% Black
42%
30%
% White
18%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
11%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
