Woodland Park Academy

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Woodland Park Academy is a public charter elementary and middle school located in Grand Blanc, Michigan, serving 270 students from kindergarten through 8th grade. The school's student population is predominantly African American (60.37%), with a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (84.44% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch).

Despite the school's higher per-student spending and smaller student-teacher ratio compared to nearby traditional public schools, Woodland Park Academy consistently performs below the state average on standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 14.6% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 43.3%. The school's academic performance also lags behind nearby charter schools, such as Grand Blanc Academy, where 46.3% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts. Woodland Park Academy's chronic absenteeism rate is also significantly higher than the state average, at 45.4% in the 2022-2023 school year.

Woodland Park Academy's challenges extend beyond academic performance. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Michigan elementary schools, with a ranking of 1317 out of 1486 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. While African American students at Woodland Park Academy outperformed their peers at the state level in some grade levels and subjects, they still lagged behind the overall state averages. Addressing these issues will be crucial for the Woodland Park Academy District, which is ranked 561 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 2083 E Grand Blanc Rd
       Grand Blanc, MI  48439


(810) 695-4710

District: Woodland Park Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1317th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,729 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  270

Racial breakdown:

African American:
60.4%
White:
22.6%
Two or more races:
13.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.4% Help


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Compare Details Woodland Park Academy ranks worse than 88.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.72. (See more...)
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Compare Details Woodland Park Academy ranks worse than 84.1% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.65. (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 Student population at Woodland Park Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (60.4%), White (22.6%), two or more races (13%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Woodland Park Academy is 11.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Woodland Park Academy is $13,729.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Woodland Park Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodland Park Academy 1317th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Woodland Park Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Woodland Park Academy 754th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Woodland Park Academy in the ranking list.)

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Woodland Park Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodland Park Academy 561st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Woodland Park Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Woodland Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 38.25 1210th 1545 21.7%
2007 25.03 1369th 1565 12.5%
2008 32.69 1300th 1577 17.6%
2009 39.55 1234th 1589 22.3%
2010 44.02 1167th 1552 24.8%
2011 27.58 1319th 1552 15.0%
2012 39.06 1072nd 1566 31.5%
2013 42.60 982nd 1563 37.2%
2014 32.12 1133rd 1533 26.1%
2015 28.48 1184th 1580 25.1%
2016 21.12 1225th 1548 20.9%
2017 11.95 1293rd 1466 11.8%
2018 22.60 1171st 1448 19.1%
2019 21.95 1107th 1408 21.4%
2021 13.00 1044th 1153 9.5%
2022 15.32 1150th 1344 14.4%
2023 13.72 1251st 1470 14.9%
2024 11.72 1317th 1486 11.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Woodland Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.49 1115th 1397 20.2%
2019 33.02 804th 1134 29.1%
2023 21.46 1095th 1350 18.9%
2024 20.32 1149th 1381 16.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Woodland Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.99 1128th 1443 21.8%
2019 26.82 881st 1171 24.8%
2023 18.22 1094th 1321 17.2%
2024 17.80 1127th 1342 16.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Woodland Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.77 1159th 1446 19.8%
2019 20.45 996th 1196 16.7%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Woodland Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.18 241st 475 49.3%
2019 45.33 107th 212 49.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Woodland Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.29 781st 1253 37.7%
2019 48.87 576th 1128 48.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Woodland Park Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Woodland Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 45.94 566th 806 29.8%
2007 34.46 656th 823 20.3%
2008 54.65 512th 839 39.0%
2009 42.36 623rd 847 26.4%
2010 58.70 479th 851 43.7%
2011 40.15 644th 858 24.9%
2012 38.09 609th 900 32.3%
2013 29.63 680th 919 26.0%
2014 22.02 744th 921 19.2%
2015 26.98 674th 919 26.7%
2016 27.56 649th 894 27.4%
2017 15.54 698th 821 15.0%
2018 18.25 717th 838 14.4%
2019 14.72 691st 792 12.8%
2021 17.88 585th 675 13.3%
2022 14.94 670th 776 13.7%
2023 38.05 528th 883 40.2%
2024 15.65 754th 897 15.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Woodland Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.05 656th 815 19.5%
2019 21.09 574th 672 14.6%
2022 22.64 563rd 691 18.5%
2023 37.22 523rd 825 36.6%
2024 23.62 653rd 836 21.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Woodland Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.98 678th 794 14.6%
2022 22.37 529th 657 19.5%
2023 41.07 436th 770 43.4%
2024 25.33 577th 771 25.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Woodland Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.83 624th 797 21.7%
2024 24.68 601st 786 23.5%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Woodland Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.02 328th 366 10.4%
2024 29.04 208th 300 30.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Woodland Park Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.13 303rd 678 55.3%
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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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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Open Quote Over flow of kids from flint area kids. Teacher are paid very little so they give very little. A 10 minute walk threw is what you get avoid the real story..this school omg.. spend the day! U will be scared to dealth...its a zoo/flint overflow daycare Close Quote



Enrollment information for Woodland Park Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 112 11 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1998 219 28 15 4 6 n/a n/a 0 272
1999 310 37 28 9 3 n/a n/a 0 387
2000 310 41 16 8 13 n/a n/a 0 388
2001 274 43 30 6 3 n/a n/a 0 356
2002 251 51 12 12 3 n/a n/a 1 330
2003 251 51 12 12 3 n/a n/a 1 330
2004 226 64 11 13 5 n/a n/a 1 320
2005 230 43 8 6 5 n/a n/a 2 294
2006 278 33 6 5 4 n/a n/a 1 327
2007 278 46 10 14 3 n/a n/a 1 352
2008 344 28 6 6 2 n/a n/a 0 386
2009 327 48 5 5 3 n/a n/a 10 398
2010 243 143 11 11 7 n/a n/a 7 422
2011 222 173 1 18 6 0 14 0 434
2012 196 173 2 22 0 2 25 0 420
2013 184 172 1 18 0 0 30 0 405
2014 163 198 1 13 1 0 51 0 427
2015 139 210 1 11 1 0 54 0 416
2016 123 196 1 13 1 0 64 0 398
2017 128 196 1 15 1 0 61 0 402
2018 123 195 1 16 0 0 59 0 394
2019 125 194 1 10 0 0 56 0 386
2020 90 179 1 5 2 2 53 0 332
2021 93 179 2 4 1 0 47 0 326
2022 66 180 2 5 0 0 33 0 286
2023 61 163 2 9 0 0 35 0 270

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 Woodland Park Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 133 6.0 22.2 0
1998 272 14.0 19.4 0
1999 387 20.0 19.4 0
2000 388 23.0 16.9 0
2001 356 23.0 15.5 0
2002 330 n/a n/a n/a
2003 330 n/a n/a n/a
2004 320 23.7 13.5 n/a
2005 294 20.4 14.4 n/a
2006 327 25.0 13.1 0
2007 352 24.2 14.5 27.4
2008 386 20.8 18.6 38.1
2009 398 26.8 14.9 56.2
2010 422 25.5 16.5 63.1
2011 434 25.5 17.0 65
2012 420 28.5 14.7 40.2
2013 405 27.0 15.0 69.1
2014 427 28.5 14.9 80.1
2015 416 28.0 14.8 70
2016 398 29.0 13.7 80.7
2017 402 29.1 13.8 71.1
2018 394 28.5 13.8 83.2
2019 386 25.8 14.9 80.6
2020 332 22.8 14.5 83.1
2021 326 22.8 14.2 84
2022 286 25.8 11.0 78
2023 270 24.0 11.2 84.4

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 Woodland Park Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 133 6.0 22.2 0
1998 272 14.0 19.4 0
1999 387 20.0 19.4 0
2000 388 23.0 16.9 0
2001 356 23.0 15.5 0
2002 330 n/a n/a n/a
2003 330 n/a n/a n/a
2004 320 23.7 13.5 n/a
2005 294 20.4 14.4 n/a
2006 327 25.0 13.1 0
2007 352 24.2 14.5 27.4
2008 386 20.8 18.6 38.1
2009 398 26.8 14.9 56.2
2010 422 25.5 16.5 63.1
2011 434 25.5 17.0 65
2012 420 28.5 14.7 40.2
2013 405 27.0 15.0 69.1
2014 427 28.5 14.9 80.1
2015 416 28.0 14.8 70
2016 398 29.0 13.7 80.7
2017 402 29.1 13.8 71.1
2018 394 28.5 13.8 83.2
2019 386 25.8 14.9 80.6
2020 332 22.8 14.5 83.1
2021 326 22.8 14.2 84
2022 286 25.8 11.0 78
2023 270 24.0 11.2 84.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Woodland Park Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,358 (14.1%) $8,262 (85.9%) $9,621
2020 $1,338 (13.8%) $8,364 (86.2%) $9,702
2021 $2,080 (21.0%) $7,808 (79.0%) $9,888
2022 $4,899 (37.6%) $8,128 (62.4%) $13,026
2023 $3,263 (23.8%) $10,466 (76.2%) $13,729

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Woodland Park Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1107th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1251st of 1470 Elementary schools
 6.5%
Ranks 691st of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 528th of 883 Middle schools
 27.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Woodland Park Academy)30.813.9
 16.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Woodland Park Academy)30.813.9
 16.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Woodland Park Academy)38.58.3
 30.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Woodland Park Academy)38.58.3
 30.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Woodland Park Academy)42.620
 22.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Woodland Park Academy)42.620
 22.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Woodland Park Academy)3424
 10%
   4th Grade Math (Woodland Park Academy)3424
 10%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Woodland Park Academy)20.922.6
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Woodland Park Academy)20.922.6
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Woodland Park Academy)19.118.5
 0.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Woodland Park Academy)19.118.5
 0.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Woodland Park Academy)2213.8
 8.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Woodland Park Academy)2213.8
 8.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Woodland Park Academy)5058.3
 8.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Woodland Park Academy)5058.3
 8.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Woodland Park Academy)16.733.3
 16.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Woodland Park Academy)16.733.3
 16.6%
   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 Students386270
 30.1%
African American194163
 16%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic109
 10%
Pacific Islander00
White12561
 51.2%
Two or More Races5635
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.6%84.4%
 3.9%


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Students at Woodland Park Academy are 60% African American, 23% White, 13% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Woodland Park Academy ranks in the bottom 11.4% of Michigan elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 270 students attended Woodland Park Academy.


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