Arbor Academy

Arbor Academy is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades K-8 in Battle Creek, Michigan, with a total enrollment of 192 students. The school's district rank is 492 out of 606 in Michigan and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating significant challenges in academic performance and student outcomes.

Arbor Academy has a diverse student population, with a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch (82.81%), suggesting a population facing significant socioeconomic challenges. The school's academic performance is consistently below the state average in English Language Arts and Math, with proficiency rates ranging from 19.23% to 27.8% in ELA and 33.3% in Math, compared to state averages of 40.9%, 44.3%, and 38.6%, respectively. Additionally, Arbor Academy has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 57.5%, which may contribute to the school's academic struggles.

Despite the school's low performance, Arbor Academy has a relatively small class size, with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8, and spends $11,992 per student, which is higher than the state average. These resources suggest that the school may have the capacity to implement targeted interventions and support to address the challenges it faces and improve student outcomes over time.