Reach Charter Academy

Summary:

Reach Charter Academy is an elementary school in Roseville, Michigan, serving 577 students from kindergarten to 8th grade. The school is part of the Roseville Community Schools district, which is ranked 483 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Reach Charter Academy faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 85.96% African American, well above the surrounding schools. The school consistently performs below the state average in standardized test proficiency, with only 11.7% of 3rd-graders meeting the English Language Arts benchmark, compared to the state average of 39.6%. Chronic absenteeism is also a major issue, ranging from 14.8% to 61.5% in recent years, far exceeding the state average. Additionally, over 90% of Reach Charter Academy's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

While Reach Charter Academy's overall performance is low, the school's African American students perform relatively better compared to their peers at the school, ranking in the top 205 out of 348 Michigan elementary schools. However, the nearby schools, such as Dort Elementary, Ardmore Elementary, and Bellview Elementary, also struggle with low academic performance and high rates of chronic absenteeism, suggesting that the challenges faced by Reach Charter Academy may be reflective of broader issues in the local Eastpointe Community Schools system.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 25275 Chippendale St
       Roseville, MI  48066-3960


(586) 498-9171

District: Reach Charter Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1273rd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,294 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  577

Racial breakdown:

African American:
86.0%
Two or more races:
8.1%
White:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Reach Charter Academy ranks worse than 85.7% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.49. (See more...)
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Compare Details Reach Charter Academy ranks worse than 60% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.41. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (86%), two or more races (8.1%), White (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Reach Charter Academy is 16.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Reach Charter Academy is $13,294.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Reach Charter Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Reach Charter Academy 1273rd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Reach Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Reach Charter Academy 538th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Reach Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

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Reach Charter Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Reach Charter Academy 483rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Reach Charter Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Reach Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 27.82 1316th 1552 15.2%
2012 33.17 1178th 1566 24.8%
2013 35.75 1096th 1563 29.9%
2014 44.92 925th 1533 39.7%
2015 32.40 1128th 1580 28.6%
2016 18.61 1269th 1548 18.0%
2017 14.64 1255th 1466 14.4%
2018 24.86 1146th 1448 20.9%
2019 26.34 1032nd 1408 26.7%
2021 12.17 1059th 1153 8.2%
2022 23.30 1025th 1344 23.7%
2023 18.95 1171st 1470 20.3%
2024 13.49 1273rd 1486 14.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Reach Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.61 897th 1397 35.8%
2019 40.76 691st 1134 39.1%
2021 16.10 690th 749 7.9%
2022 31.21 774th 1099 29.6%
2023 28.25 989th 1350 26.7%
2024 16.83 1198th 1381 13.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Reach Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.20 1139th 1443 21.1%
2019 22.86 944th 1171 19.4%
2022 34.21 732nd 1106 33.8%
2023 23.32 1016th 1321 23.1%
2024 17.13 1139th 1342 15.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Reach Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.73 1096th 1446 24.2%
2019 21.85 976th 1196 18.4%
2021 16.86 804th 915 12.1%
2022 10.56 1059th 1139 7.0%
2023 14.10 1162nd 1334 12.9%
2024 8.90 1266th 1347 6.0%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Reach Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.42 122nd 475 74.3%
2019 59.23 71st 212 66.5%
2021 33.70 33rd 51 35.3%
2022 64.89 42nd 158 73.4%
2023 41.64 164th 321 48.9%
2024 35.14 205th 348 41.1%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Reach Charter Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Reach Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 40.15 645th 858 24.8%
2012 29.76 692nd 900 23.1%
2013 22.83 742nd 919 19.3%
2014 26.98 705th 921 23.5%
2015 33.06 628th 919 31.7%
2016 24.41 671st 894 24.9%
2017 21.29 644th 821 21.6%
2018 35.21 582nd 838 30.5%
2019 23.09 627th 792 20.8%
2021 9.77 640th 675 5.2%
2022 24.69 583rd 776 24.9%
2023 35.32 563rd 883 36.2%
2024 37.41 538th 897 40.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Reach Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.72 456th 815 44.0%
2019 32.51 484th 672 28.0%
2021 17.96 475th 523 9.2%
2022 31.98 487th 691 29.5%
2023 48.72 381st 825 53.8%
2024 47.31 396th 836 52.6%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Reach Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.37 546th 794 31.2%
2019 19.92 547th 658 16.9%
2022 30.19 475th 657 27.7%
2023 38.62 468th 770 39.2%
2024 37.85 471st 771 38.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Reach Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.51 524th 797 34.3%
2019 21.37 531st 639 16.9%
2021 10.35 513th 540 5.0%
2022 20.84 541st 658 17.8%
2023 31.82 526th 776 32.2%
2024 40.69 452nd 786 42.5%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Reach Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.06 76th 366 79.2%
2019 49.37 93rd 196 52.6%
2021 31.60 56th 77 27.3%
2022 59.53 55th 182 69.8%
2023 59.49 99th 310 68.1%
2024 64.09 69th 300 77.0%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Sunday, February 19, 2012

Open Quote This is one of the worst schools that I have ever had my child attend. My daughter text me on her phone to get a mandatory item. My husband left work to bring it to her because it was an emergency and they let it sit in the office for over an hour. When I called them instead of being concerned about my daughter they were more concerned about her cell phone. I thought the principle might think differently then the secretary but nope, the principle was in agreement. Forget my child's emergency, "no texting in school." They then yelled at my daughter and created this ridiculous cell phone policy where every child that has a cell phone have to turn it in to the teacher when they arrive at school. Wow, schools like this are why our children are suffering. They are more concerned about parking lot, cell phone control versus the students.
Cell Phone Policy:
February 17, 2012



Dear Reach Families,

Recently, the use of electronic devices has become a big problem in our middle school. In accordance to Reach Academy’s student/parent handbook, it states on pg. 27 that “cell phones, PDA’s, iPods, MP3 Players, video equipment, cameras, gaming devices, laser pointers, recording devices, and any other electronic devices are not permitted on school grounds or at school related events.” Also, on pg. 30 it states that “possession of electronic devices defined by school policy” is an act of misconduct in our student code of conduct. As parents of Reach Academy students, you have all signed the Commitment to Excellence Contract, in the back of the Parent/Student Hand book, and so are aware that this behavior is unacceptable.

We would like to work with each and every family, and understand that some students need to carry a cell phone due to safety and transportation. Therefore, we are implementing a new procedure that will begin Monday, February 27, 2012, and will allow for your middle school student to bring a cell phone to school. If your child needs to bring a cell phone or any other electronic device to school, it will be placed in the teacher’s desk in homeroom or in the main office with Ms. Kelly or Ms. Shelly. Here, it will be locked up during school hours to ensure safety of the devices. Students will get there devices back during homeroom at the end of the day to use OFF of school property. Any student caught with a cell phone or an electronic device during school time will have an automatic out-of-school suspension and a parent will need to pick up the device from the main office. If this happens for a second time, the electronic device will not be returned until June 17, 2012.

We are hoping to eliminate any unnecessary distractions from the classroom and continue to educate your child to the fullest. Please work with us in this new procedure by ensuring that your student knows the new policy and that your child is only bringing an electronic device to school for emergency purposes.



Thank you for your support on this issue and have a wonderful break. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, August 29, 2011

Open Quote My son has been a student at Reach Academy for two years. I really like what this school is implementing. He's receiving differentiated instruction. They have a great curriculum. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, March 13, 2011

Open Quote To me, Reach Academy is like a home away from home. The staff takes care of every student as if their own. Always available by phone or email to answer any questions or concerns parents have about their child. High academics, safety, moral focus & manners are top priorities every day. Not just for the students, but parents also are held accountable for following through with each thing listed above. I love that there is a new moral focus studied & practiced school wide each month. Hands on community service projects to help those in need are done in every grade all year long. Basically, Reach Academy is my dream school for my children to attend. I can see many students from this school becoming world changing, amazing men & women in the future with high self-esteem and awareness of the needs of everyone around them. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, November 1, 2010

Open Quote This school was amazing! if i didnt have to move my children would still be there. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Reach Charter Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 159 137 6 5 2 n/a n/a 0 309
2010 284 226 9 5 1 n/a n/a 0 525
2011 313 264 4 6 0 0 38 0 625
2012 329 299 7 10 1 0 38 0 684
2013 301 332 7 15 2 0 29 0 686
2014 260 387 9 11 2 0 30 0 699
2015 201 465 10 17 0 1 37 0 731
2016 112 503 6 20 0 1 32 0 674
2017 74 501 6 15 0 0 43 0 639
2018 40 528 6 9 2 1 44 0 630
2019 33 559 8 7 2 0 43 0 652
2020 31 512 2 9 2 0 37 0 593
2021 23 536 0 14 4 0 46 0 623
2022 9 473 4 10 0 0 39 0 535
2023 18 496 4 12 0 0 47 0 577

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 Reach Charter Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 309 20.0 15.5 57.6
2010 525 25.0 20.9 60.6
2011 625 28.0 22.2 62.9
2012 684 31.0 22.0 63.9
2013 686 37.5 18.2 68.8
2014 699 36.0 19.4 69
2015 731 37.0 19.7 78.7
2016 674 37.0 18.2 82.3
2017 639 42.0 15.2 83.6
2018 630 40.0 15.7 86
2019 652 39.0 16.7 91.3
2020 593 39.0 15.2 89.9
2021 623 38.0 16.3 90.4
2022 535 34.0 15.7 89.5
2023 577 35.0 16.4 91.5

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 Reach Charter Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 309 20.0 15.5 57.6
2010 525 25.0 20.9 60.6
2011 625 28.0 22.2 62.9
2012 684 31.0 22.0 63.9
2013 686 37.5 18.2 68.8
2014 699 36.0 19.4 69
2015 731 37.0 19.7 78.7
2016 674 37.0 18.2 82.3
2017 639 42.0 15.2 83.6
2018 630 40.0 15.7 86
2019 652 39.0 16.7 91.3
2020 593 39.0 15.2 89.9
2021 623 38.0 16.3 90.4
2022 535 34.0 15.7 89.5
2023 577 35.0 16.4 91.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Reach Charter Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,135 (10.9%) $9,311 (89.1%) $10,446
2020 $1,340 (11.5%) $10,320 (88.5%) $11,660
2021 $1,470 (13.2%) $9,648 (86.8%) $11,119
2022 $2,549 (18.4%) $11,308 (81.6%) $13,857
2023 $2,178 (16.4%) $11,117 (83.6%) $13,294

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Reach Charter Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1032nd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1171st of 1470 Elementary schools
 6.4%
Ranks 627th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 563rd of 883 Middle schools
 15.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Reach Charter Academy)28.429.9
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Reach Charter Academy)28.429.9
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Reach Charter Academy)31.329.9
 1.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Reach Charter Academy)31.329.9
 1.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Reach Charter Academy)4223
 19%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Reach Charter Academy)4223
 19%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Reach Charter Academy)40.717.6
 23.1%
   4th Grade Math (Reach Charter Academy)40.717.6
 23.1%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Reach Charter Academy)36.616.7
 19.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Reach Charter Academy)36.616.7
 19.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Reach Charter Academy)26.87.6
 19.3%
   5th Grade Math (Reach Charter Academy)26.87.6
 19.3%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Reach Charter Academy)24.735.3
 10.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Reach Charter Academy)24.735.3
 10.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Reach Charter Academy)12.311.8
 0.5%
   6th Grade Math (Reach Charter Academy)12.311.8
 0.5%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Reach Charter Academy)39.739.6
 0.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Reach Charter Academy)39.739.6
 0.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Reach Charter Academy)1917
 2%
   7th Grade Math (Reach Charter Academy)1917
 2%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Reach Charter Academy)2216.2
 5.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Reach Charter Academy)2216.2
 5.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Reach Charter Academy)4451.4
 7.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Reach Charter Academy)4451.4
 7.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Reach Charter Academy)2424.3
 0.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Reach Charter Academy)2424.3
 0.3%
   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 Students652577
 11.5%
African American559496
 11.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian84
 50%
Hispanic712
 71.4%
Pacific Islander00
White3318
 45.5%
Two or More Races4347
 9.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.3%91.5%
 0.3%


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Reach Charter Academy ranks in the bottom 14.3% of Michigan elementary schools.

Students at Reach Charter Academy are 86% African American, 8% Two or more races, 3% White, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 577 students attended Reach Charter Academy.


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