New Branches Charter Academy

Summary:

New Branches Charter Academy is an elementary school serving 358 students in grades K-8 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of African American and Hispanic students.

Despite its diverse student body, New Branches Charter Academy has consistently been ranked in the bottom quartile of Michigan elementary schools, with a 1-star rating out of 5 for the past several years. The school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step and PSAT proficiency rates, is notably lower than the state and nearby school averages. For example, the school's 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 17.8%, compared to the state average of 39.6%. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate has risen significantly, from 11.2% in 2018-2019 to 30.4% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby schools.

While New Branches Charter Academy's overall performance is low, the school's African American students perform relatively better compared to other subgroups, ranking 34th out of 158 Michigan elementary schools in 2021-2022. In contrast, the school's Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform significantly worse, ranking in the bottom quartile of Michigan elementary schools. Despite spending more per student ($11,764 in 2022-2023) than the nearby Kentwood Public Schools, Kelloggsville Public Schools, Godwin Heights Public Schools, Grand Rapids Public Schools, and Vista Charter Academy, this higher spending does not appear to translate into improved academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Magnet, Charter K-8

 3662 Poinsettia Ave SE
       Grand Rapids, MI  49508-3409


(616) 243-6221

District: New Branches Charter Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1176th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,764 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  358

Racial breakdown:

African American:
51.4%
Hispanic:
25.1%
White:
8.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.5% Help


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Compare Details New Branches Charter Academy ranks worse than 79.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.14. (See more...)
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Compare Details New Branches Charter Academy ranks worse than 54.6% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.56. (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: African American (51.4%), Hispanic (25.1%), White (8.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New Branches Charter Academy is 16.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Branches Charter Academy is $11,764.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

New Branches Charter Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks New Branches Charter Academy 1176th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See New Branches Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks New Branches Charter Academy 490th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See New Branches Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks New Branches Charter Academy 438th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for New Branches Charter Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at New Branches Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 36.20 1232nd 1545 20.3%
2007 32.87 1281st 1565 18.1%
2008 50.60 1019th 1577 35.4%
2009 46.70 1111th 1589 30.1%
2010 42.37 1194th 1552 23.1%
2011 42.93 1130th 1552 27.2%
2012 38.30 1080th 1566 31.0%
2013 36.01 1087th 1563 30.5%
2014 24.67 1227th 1533 20.0%
2015 26.89 1206th 1580 23.7%
2016 25.11 1179th 1548 23.8%
2017 31.72 995th 1466 32.1%
2018 28.59 1094th 1448 24.4%
2019 20.75 1121st 1408 20.4%
2021 15.32 1013th 1153 12.1%
2022 26.30 982nd 1344 26.9%
2023 26.43 1048th 1470 28.7%
2024 19.14 1176th 1486 20.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at New Branches Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.33 954th 1397 31.7%
2019 27.71 870th 1134 23.3%
2021 32.99 543rd 749 27.5%
2022 41.79 624th 1099 43.2%
2023 36.80 857th 1350 36.5%
2024 24.81 1084th 1381 21.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at New Branches Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.30 1122nd 1443 22.2%
2019 17.20 1007th 1171 14.0%
2021 15.02 831st 902 7.9%
2022 38.33 672nd 1106 39.2%
2023 32.65 873rd 1321 33.9%
2024 22.40 1050th 1342 21.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at New Branches Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.87 984th 1446 32.0%
2021 12.85 849th 915 7.2%
2022 18.10 959th 1139 15.8%
2023 19.51 1073rd 1334 19.6%
2024 17.84 1116th 1347 17.1%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at New Branches Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.10 141st 475 70.3%
2019 59.36 69th 212 67.5%
2021 43.53 26th 51 49.0%
2022 69.50 34th 158 78.5%
2023 55.13 105th 321 67.3%
2024 41.23 180th 348 48.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at New Branches Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.22 194th 222 12.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for New Branches Charter Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at New Branches Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 53.93 517th 839 38.4%
2009 72.40 227th 847 73.2%
2010 34.15 688th 851 19.2%
2011 35.79 669th 858 22.0%
2012 24.66 731st 900 18.8%
2013 35.24 638th 919 30.6%
2014 20.14 763rd 921 17.2%
2015 27.17 671st 919 27.0%
2016 23.48 681st 894 23.8%
2017 33.93 512th 821 37.6%
2018 24.42 669th 838 20.2%
2019 17.55 668th 792 15.7%
2022 47.70 370th 776 52.3%
2023 40.26 512th 883 42.0%
2024 42.56 490th 897 45.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at New Branches Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.22 593rd 815 27.2%
2019 29.04 514th 672 23.5%
2022 58.90 232nd 691 66.4%
2023 56.32 299th 825 63.8%
2024 49.97 367th 836 56.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at New Branches Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.11 637th 794 19.8%
2023 31.41 528th 770 31.4%
2024 48.13 346th 771 55.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at New Branches Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.16 571st 797 28.4%
2023 43.11 420th 776 45.9%
2024 44.07 421st 786 46.4%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at New Branches Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.85 270th 366 26.2%
2023 73.06 56th 310 81.9%
2024 78.70 32nd 300 89.3%
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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 student
Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Open Quote I love this school the principal is awesome they handle consequences great they talk to students before they suspend them to figure out what happened the foodvis Good Close Quote



Enrollment information for New Branches Charter Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 51 35 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 95
1996 51 35 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 95
1997 55 34 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 98
1998 58 29 2 8 3 n/a n/a 0 100
1999 64 49 1 10 2 n/a n/a 0 126
2000 68 50 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 129
2001 63 53 1 11 3 n/a n/a 0 131
2002 51 60 1 15 0 n/a n/a 4 131
2003 51 60 1 15 0 n/a n/a 4 131
2004 61 48 1 22 0 n/a n/a 2 134
2005 54 49 2 23 0 n/a n/a 2 130
2006 49 45 2 27 0 n/a n/a 2 125
2007 62 57 1 34 0 n/a n/a 8 162
2008 59 74 2 32 n/a n/a n/a 17 184
2009 67 84 3 35 0 n/a n/a 17 206
2010 69 104 5 52 2 n/a n/a 13 245
2011 71 128 3 60 2 2 15 0 281
2012 104 173 2 44 0 0 17 0 340
2013 105 177 3 53 0 0 14 0 352
2014 99 182 1 53 0 0 15 0 350
2015 60 193 2 79 0 0 24 0 358
2016 49 171 0 66 0 0 6 0 292
2017 40 147 5 63 0 0 17 0 272
2018 54 199 5 83 1 0 24 0 366
2019 45 204 7 71 0 0 23 0 350
2020 50 204 10 77 1 0 30 0 372
2021 51 188 14 80 1 0 31 0 365
2022 40 194 18 80 1 0 35 0 368
2023 32 184 24 90 0 0 28 0 358

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 New Branches Charter Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 95 5.2 18.3 21.1
1996 95 5.2 18.3 21.1
1997 98 5.0 19.6 10.2
1998 100 6.0 16.7 13
1999 126 7.0 18.0 18.3
2000 129 7.2 17.9 21.7
2001 131 7.0 18.7 26
2002 131 7.6 17.2 41.7
2003 131 7.6 17.2 41.7
2004 134 7.8 17.2 29.5
2005 130 7.4 17.6 46.9
2006 125 7.6 16.4 47.2
2007 162 9.4 17.2 52.6
2008 184 11.6 15.9 63.5
2009 206 12.3 16.7 68.3
2010 245 14.6 16.7 70.7
2011 281 16.2 17.3 62.6
2012 340 20.3 16.7 68.8
2013 352 21.8 16.1 65.9
2014 350 23.0 15.1 71.4
2015 358 26.0 13.7 75.4
2016 292 19.0 15.3 48.3
2017 272 17.0 16.0 64.3
2018 366 17.7 20.6 75.7
2019 350 22.6 15.4 82.6
2020 372 23.6 15.7 79.6
2021 365 26.6 13.6 81.9
2022 368 23.4 15.6 80.4
2023 358 22.2 16.1 83.5

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 New Branches Charter Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 95 5.2 18.3 21.1
1996 95 5.2 18.3 21.1
1997 98 5.0 19.6 10.2
1998 100 6.0 16.7 13
1999 126 7.0 18.0 18.3
2000 129 7.2 17.9 21.7
2001 131 7.0 18.7 26
2002 131 7.6 17.2 41.7
2003 131 7.6 17.2 41.7
2004 134 7.8 17.2 29.5
2005 130 7.4 17.6 46.9
2006 125 7.6 16.4 47.2
2007 162 9.4 17.2 52.6
2008 184 11.6 15.9 63.5
2009 206 12.3 16.7 68.3
2010 245 14.6 16.7 70.7
2011 281 16.2 17.3 62.6
2012 340 20.3 16.7 68.8
2013 352 21.8 16.1 65.9
2014 350 23.0 15.1 71.4
2015 358 26.0 13.7 75.4
2016 292 19.0 15.3 48.3
2017 272 17.0 16.0 64.3
2018 366 17.7 20.6 75.7
2019 350 22.6 15.4 82.6
2020 372 23.6 15.7 79.6
2021 365 26.6 13.6 81.9
2022 368 23.4 15.6 80.4
2023 358 22.2 16.1 83.5

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 New Branches Charter Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,232 (13.6%) $7,844 (86.4%) $9,076
2020 $1,483 (15.8%) $7,887 (84.2%) $9,370
2021 $1,896 (17.5%) $8,959 (82.5%) $10,855
2022 $2,543 (22.8%) $8,631 (77.2%) $11,174
2023 $2,664 (22.6%) $9,100 (77.4%) $11,764

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

Impact of COVID-19 on New Branches Charter 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 1121st of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1048th of 1470 Elementary schools
 8.3%
Ranks 668th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 512th of 883 Middle schools
 26.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Branches Charter Academy)34.131
 3.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Branches Charter Academy)34.131
 3.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (New Branches Charter Academy)34.119
 15.1%
   3rd Grade Math (New Branches Charter Academy)34.119
 15.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New Branches Charter Academy)23.117.6
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Branches Charter Academy)23.117.6
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New Branches Charter Academy)28.644.7
 16.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Branches Charter Academy)28.644.7
 16.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (New Branches Charter Academy)26.140.7
 14.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Branches Charter Academy)26.140.7
 14.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (New Branches Charter Academy)21.737
 15.3%
   7th Grade Math (New Branches Charter Academy)21.737
 15.3%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (New Branches Charter Academy)33.345.8
 12.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Branches Charter Academy)33.345.8
 12.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students350358
 2.3%
African American204184
 9.8%
American Indian00
Asian724
 242.9%
Hispanic7190
 26.8%
Pacific Islander00
White4532
 28.9%
Two or More Races2328
 21.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.6%83.5%
 0.9%


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Students at New Branches Charter Academy are 51% African American, 25% Hispanic, 9% White, 8% Two or more races, 7% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 358 students attended New Branches Charter Academy.

New Branches Charter Academy ranks in the bottom 20.9% of Michigan elementary schools.


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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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