Grand River Academy

Grand River Academy is the sole public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Livonia, Michigan, with a total enrollment of 736 students. The school faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by its consistently low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and predominantly low-income student population.

Academically, Grand River Academy lags behind state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 6.2% to 38.4% in M-Step Math and 19% to 38.4% in M-Step English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 31% to 43.4% in Math and 37.5% to 44% in ELA. The school's PSAT proficiency rates for 8th grade were also lower than the state averages, with 48.3% in ELA and 26.7% in Math, compared to 64.5% and 32.6% respectively for the state.

Socioeconomically, Grand River Academy serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 82.07% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 42.7% is also a significant concern, likely contributing to the low academic performance. Despite the higher-than-average per-student spending of $11,833, the school's resources do not appear to be effectively utilized to address the unique needs of its students.