Eaton Academy

Eaton Academy is the sole public charter school serving grades K-8 in Eastpointe, Michigan, with a total enrollment of 332 students. The school's performance and characteristics raise significant concerns, as it consistently underperforms the state average on academic assessments, has an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate, and serves a student population facing substantial economic disadvantages.

Eaton Academy has a student population that is 99.7% African American, and only 12.2% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 43.3%. In 7th-grade math, a mere 8.57% of students were proficient or better, far below the state average of 32.1%. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 54.6% is alarmingly high, and 81.33% of its students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges faced by the student population.

Despite the substantial needs of the student population, Eaton Academy spent only $11,697 per student in the 2022-2023 school year, which is not significantly higher than the state average. This suggests potential issues with resource allocation and targeting of funds to support the unique needs of the school's students. The data paints a concerning picture, and the school's consistently low academic achievement, high chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic challenges indicate the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for the students.