Summary:
Northridge Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 225 students in grades PK-8 in Flint, Michigan, a district ranked 478 out of 610 in the state with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Northridge Academy faces significant challenges, including a student population that is 98.22% African American, significantly higher than surrounding schools. The school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.6% to 53.3% over the past few years, much higher than nearby schools. Academically, Northridge Academy's performance, as measured by M-Step and PSAT proficiency rates, is consistently lower than state averages and surrounding schools across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, Northridge Academy's 4th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 17.86%, compared to the state average of 43.3%. However, the school's African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform better relative to their peers in the state, with higher rankings in these subgroups compared to the overall school ranking.
Despite spending more per student ($13,472 in 2022-2023) than surrounding schools, Northridge Academy's academic performance remains significantly below state averages. Nearby schools, such as Springview Elementary, Elms Elementary, and Linden Charter Academy, generally perform better academically, even though they serve student populations with varying racial and socioeconomic backgrounds. Addressing Northridge Academy's challenges will require a comprehensive approach that goes beyond simply increasing funding and focuses on improving attendance, instructional quality, and community engagement.
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