Island City Academy

Summary:

Island City Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 201 students in grades K-8 in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, which is part of the Eaton Rapids Public Schools district.

While Island City Academy has some strengths, such as performing well in certain grade levels and subject areas, the school also faces some challenges. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students (90.55%) compared to nearby schools, and has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 12.5% in 2018-2019 to 24.2% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and most of the surrounding schools. The school's test scores are mixed, with strong performance in some areas but struggles in others, particularly in 3rd-grade English Language Arts and 5th-grade Math. Additionally, Island City Academy has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 32.54% to 41.29% over the past few years.

Compared to nearby schools, Island City Academy generally performs better than some, such as Potterville Elementary and Springport Elementary, which have lower statewide rankings and test scores. However, it lags behind schools like North Aurelius Elementary and Parkview Elementary, which have higher test scores and rankings. The school's declining statewide ranking, from a high of 279 out of 1,580 Michigan elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 653 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024, is also a concern that the school should address.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 6421 S Clinton Trl
       Eaton Rapids, MI  48827


(517) 663-0111

District: Island City Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
653rd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,507 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  201

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.5%
Hispanic:
5.5%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.3% Help


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Compare Details Island City Academy ranks better than 56.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.77. (See more...)
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Compare Details Island City Academy ranks better than 85.6% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.01. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.5%), Hispanic (5.5%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Island City Academy is 14.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Island City Academy is $9,507.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Island City Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Island City Academy 653rd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Island City Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Island City Academy 129th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Island City Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Island City Academy 142nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Island City Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Island City Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 49.04 994th 1545 35.7%
2007 59.55 754th 1565 51.8%
2008 73.04 394th 1577 75.0%
2009 76.68 306th 1589 80.7%
2010 65.45 675th 1552 56.5%
2011 76.67 295th 1552 81.0%
2012 75.03 341st 1566 78.2%
2013 75.36 336th 1563 78.5%
2014 71.99 385th 1533 74.9%
2015 79.25 279th 1580 82.3%
2016 76.36 303rd 1548 80.4%
2017 53.68 621st 1466 57.6%
2018 54.26 715th 1448 50.6%
2019 51.80 633rd 1408 55.0%
2021 46.07 573rd 1153 50.3%
2022 34.61 849th 1344 36.8%
2023 41.87 820th 1470 44.2%
2024 53.77 653rd 1486 56.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Island City Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.70 304th 1350 77.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Island City Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.38 767th 1443 46.8%
2023 45.71 667th 1321 49.5%
2024 54.59 548th 1342 59.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Island City Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.22 633rd 1446 56.2%
2023 42.64 738th 1334 44.7%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Island City Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.98 826th 1253 34.1%
2019 45.44 619th 1128 45.1%
2021 39.77 604th 1005 39.9%
2022 27.72 824th 1102 25.2%
2023 33.83 816th 1198 31.9%
2024 45.15 647th 1204 46.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Island City Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Island City Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 39.79 614th 806 23.8%
2007 62.75 370th 823 55.0%
2008 59.95 438th 839 47.8%
2009 69.28 291st 847 65.6%
2010 67.33 336th 851 60.5%
2011 67.45 305th 858 64.5%
2012 69.11 250th 900 72.2%
2013 71.85 216th 919 76.5%
2014 67.38 266th 921 71.1%
2015 81.85 122nd 919 86.7%
2016 91.68 53rd 894 94.1%
2017 88.30 65th 821 92.1%
2018 85.23 107th 838 87.2%
2019 87.85 77th 792 90.3%
2021 69.55 156th 675 76.9%
2022 67.57 196th 776 74.7%
2023 75.20 163rd 883 81.5%
2024 80.01 129th 897 85.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Island City Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.32 86th 825 89.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Island City Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.30 154th 776 80.2%
2024 82.51 98th 786 87.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Island City Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.38 131st 678 80.7%
2019 84.05 84th 624 86.5%
2021 65.73 152nd 577 73.7%
2022 59.02 211th 638 66.9%
2023 69.62 169th 688 75.4%
2024 67.50 177th 701 74.8%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Island City Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 151 4 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 162
1998 148 4 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 157
1999 177 2 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2000 187 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2001 178 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 180
2002 156 0 2 4 9 n/a n/a 0 171
2003 156 0 2 4 9 n/a n/a 0 171
2004 166 0 2 3 5 n/a n/a 0 176
2005 184 0 3 5 3 n/a n/a 0 195
2006 165 1 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 175
2007 178 2 5 2 1 n/a n/a 3 191
2008 181 1 5 1 n/a n/a n/a 6 194
2009 180 0 5 2 0 n/a n/a 9 196
2010 181 5 5 12 1 n/a n/a 0 204
2011 183 0 5 14 0 0 4 0 206
2012 191 0 4 16 0 0 3 0 214
2013 190 0 2 17 1 0 3 0 213
2014 183 0 1 18 0 0 3 0 205
2015 187 0 1 18 0 0 5 0 211
2016 185 0 0 14 0 0 3 0 202
2017 195 0 0 11 0 0 3 0 209
2018 184 2 0 12 0 0 5 0 203
2019 172 2 0 21 0 0 9 0 204
2020 180 2 0 16 0 0 5 0 203
2021 187 0 0 15 2 0 5 0 209
2022 181 3 0 14 2 0 7 0 207
2023 182 3 0 11 0 0 5 0 201

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Island City Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 162 9.0 18.0 0
1998 157 12.0 13.1 0
1999 186 13.0 14.3 0
2000 194 17.0 11.4 0
2001 180 0.0 0.0 0
2002 171 n/a n/a n/a
2003 171 n/a n/a n/a
2004 176 13.0 13.5 n/a
2005 195 12.3 15.9 n/a
2006 175 11.5 15.2 0
2007 191 12.0 15.9 25.5
2008 194 13.5 14.4 34.6
2009 196 13.5 14.5 32.1
2010 204 12.1 16.7 37.3
2011 206 11.1 18.5 34.5
2012 214 12.8 16.7 31.8
2013 213 12.8 16.6 27.2
2014 205 11.5 17.7 25.4
2015 211 13.0 16.2 16.6
2016 202 13.0 15.5 16.8
2017 209 13.5 15.4 18.2
2018 203 12.5 16.1 30.5
2019 204 13.7 14.8 27.9
2020 203 14.2 14.2 28.1
2021 209 12.7 16.3 32.5
2022 207 13.0 15.9 40.1
2023 201 14.0 14.3 41.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Island City Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 162 9.0 18.0 0
1998 157 12.0 13.1 0
1999 186 13.0 14.3 0
2000 194 17.0 11.4 0
2001 180 0.0 0.0 0
2002 171 n/a n/a n/a
2003 171 n/a n/a n/a
2004 176 13.0 13.5 n/a
2005 195 12.3 15.9 n/a
2006 175 11.5 15.2 0
2007 191 12.0 15.9 25.5
2008 194 13.5 14.4 34.6
2009 196 13.5 14.5 32.1
2010 204 12.1 16.7 37.3
2011 206 11.1 18.5 34.5
2012 214 12.8 16.7 31.8
2013 213 12.8 16.6 27.2
2014 205 11.5 17.7 25.4
2015 211 13.0 16.2 16.6
2016 202 13.0 15.5 16.8
2017 209 13.5 15.4 18.2
2018 203 12.5 16.1 30.5
2019 204 13.7 14.8 27.9
2020 203 14.2 14.2 28.1
2021 209 12.7 16.3 32.5
2022 207 13.0 15.9 40.1
2023 201 14.0 14.3 41.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Island City Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $96 (1.3%) $7,536 (98.8%) $7,631
2020 $106 (1.4%) $7,744 (98.6%) $7,850
2021 $153 (2.0%) $7,483 (98.0%) $7,636
2022 $545 (6.5%) $7,782 (93.5%) $8,327
2023 $1,034 (10.9%) $8,473 (89.1%) $9,507

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Island City Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 633rd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 820th of 1470 Elementary schools
 10.8%
Ranks 77th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 163rd of 883 Middle schools
 8.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Island City Academy)52.240.9
 11.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Island City Academy)52.240.9
 11.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Island City Academy)26.136.4
 10.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Island City Academy)26.136.4
 10.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Island City Academy)3545.8
 10.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Island City Academy)3545.8
 10.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Island City Academy)4525
 20%
   4th Grade Math (Island City Academy)4525
 20%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Island City Academy)45.525
 20.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Island City Academy)45.525
 20.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Island City Academy)22.716.7
 6%
   5th Grade Math (Island City Academy)22.716.7
 6%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Island City Academy)62.556.5
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Island City Academy)62.556.5
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Island City Academy)58.334.8
 23.5%
   6th Grade Math (Island City Academy)58.334.8
 23.5%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Island City Academy)5245.5
 6.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Island City Academy)5245.5
 6.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Island City Academy)6445.5
 18.5%
   7th Grade Math (Island City Academy)6445.5
 18.5%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Island City Academy)63.225
 38.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Island City Academy)63.225
 38.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Island City Academy)52.656.3
 3.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Island City Academy)52.656.3
 3.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students204201
 1.5%
African American23
 50%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic2111
 47.6%
Pacific Islander00
White172182
 5.8%
Two or More Races95
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.9%41.3%
 13.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 201 students attended Island City Academy.

Students at Island City Academy are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Island City Academy ranks 653rd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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