Is Noor International Academy a good school?

Noor International Academy ranks 302 nd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Noor International Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 195 students attended Noor International Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Noor International Academy?

Students at Noor International Academy are 49% White, 49% Asian, 2% African American.

Noor International Academy

Summary:

Noor International Academy is a public charter elementary school in Sterling Heights, Michigan, serving 160 students from pre-kindergarten to 6th grade. This diverse school consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments, ranking in the top 25% of Michigan elementary schools.

Noor International Academy's academic performance is particularly strong, with 61.9% of 3rd graders, 63.6% of 4th graders, 66.7% of 5th graders, and 80% of 6th graders proficient or better in M-Step/English Language Arts, significantly higher than the state averages. In M-Step/Math, the school also exceeds state averages, with 42.9% of 3rd graders, 50% of 4th graders, 44.4% of 5th graders, and 45% of 6th graders proficient or better. The school's performance in M-Step/Science for 5th grade was 44.4%, higher than the state average of 40.4%. Noor International Academy's strong academic performance is further evidenced by its consistent ranking in the top 25% of Michigan elementary schools over the past 10 years.

Compared to nearby schools in the Troy School District and Utica Community Schools, Noor International Academy outperforms in both M-Step/English Language Arts and M-Step/Math assessments. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 80% of 6th graders proficient or better in M-Step/English Language Arts, compared to 65.8% at Barnard Elementary and 40.2% at Schuchard Elementary. In M-Step/Math, Noor International Academy's 6th grade proficiency rate of 45% was higher than the 39.6% at Utica Community Schools and the 28.6% at Schuchard Elementary.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-6

37412 Dequindre Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48310

(586) 365-5000

District: Noor International Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
302^nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,459

Student/teacher ratio: 18.7

Number of students: 195

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.2%

Asian:

48.7%

African American:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Noor International Academy ranks better than 79.7% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.97. (See more...)

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Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.94. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (49.2%), Asian (48.7%), African American (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Noor International Academy is 18.7. (See more...)

Compare Noor International Academy employs 10.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Noor International Academy is $12,459.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Noor International Academy 302^nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Noor International Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Noor International Academy 81^st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Noor International Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2014	74.02	355^th	1533	76.8%
2015	72.17	411^th	1580	74.0%
2016	72.76	366^th	1548	76.4%
2017	61.58	480^th	1466	67.3%
2018	74.56	371^st	1448	74.4%
2019	82.68	183^rd	1408	87.0%
2021	59.09	400^th	1153	65.3%
2022	47.51	656^th	1344	51.2%
2023	75.18	323^rd	1470	78.0%
2024	76.97	302^nd	1486	79.7%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Noor International Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	77.57	48^th	270	82.2%
2019	95.56	4^th	117	96.6%
2022	56.15	42^nd	98	57.1%
2023	70.75	44^th	180	75.6%
2024	68.40	54^th	184	70.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Noor International Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	77.89	202^nd	1397	85.5%
2023	91.40	40^th	1350	97.0%
2024	83.35	119^th	1381	91.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Noor International Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	77.09	286^th	1443	80.2%
2023	62.49	427^th	1321	67.7%
2024	76.66	240^th	1342	82.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Noor International Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	69.19	422^nd	1446	70.8%
2023	83.95	158^th	1334	88.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Noor International Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	64.57	40^th	101	60.4%
2023	57.53	46^th	84	45.2%
2024	33.79	68^th	97	29.9%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Noor International Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	31.67	916^th	1253	26.9%
2023	60.43	432^nd	1198	63.9%
2024	42.61	691^st	1204	42.6%

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

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2014	77.49	158^th	921	82.8%
2015	76.10	165^th	919	82.0%
2016	82.99	119^th	894	86.7%
2017	65.94	219^th	821	73.3%

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

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, September 23, 2016

School academics don't meat expectations. Second grade teacher is vulgar and always try to influence kids in a very bad way. Principal that doesn't care much anymore except when it comes to dismissal time (holding the microphone is the principal's main job in this school). Many kids have left school this year to join other neighboring school districts. School lacks important amenities needed for a normal and a healthy development. Kids take STEM tests more than once ( in violation to state regulations) to raise their scores and overall school performance. Building is in no way in compliance with local city, county or state regulations. Wouldn't recommend to any parent. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, May 27, 2016

Over 160 kids cramped into a small tiny building with no gym, no lunch rooms and unqualified teachers. Academics are the worst. You wont get the amenities of public schools or the benefit of having your child at a diversified school for minorities. Close Quote

by a citizen
Thursday, January 8, 2015

Very good school. 5/5 Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, June 13, 2014

Noor International Academy is one of the few schools I have seen that actually TEACH children as opposed to just bab ysitting them for the day. My son is in First Grade and already I see the foundations of Algebra and Calculus in his homework. The school has a very "no nonsense" approach to education while keeping the learning fun. I regret that I had my older child in Public School, he would have excelled at Noor Academy Close Quote

Enrollment information for Noor International Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Two or More Races	Total
2012	28	2	32	0	62
2013	56	5	39	7	107
2014	94	5	53	6	158
2015	102	11	69	6	188
2016	110	11	100	6	227
2017	107	3	105	4	219
2018	96	1	103	2	202
2019	68	3	79	4	154
2020	68	5	91	5	169
2021	71	5	96	4	176
2022	70	4	71	0	145
2023	76	6	77	1	160
2024	96	3	95	1	195

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

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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 Noor International Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	62	6.8	8.9	27.4
2013	107	8.0	13.3	40.2
2014	158	10.7	14.6	39.2
2015	188	14.0	13.4	43.1
2016	227	15.0	15.1	46.3
2017	219	15.0	14.5	52.1
2018	202	16.7	12.0	57.9
2019	154	10.7	14.3	66.2
2020	169	8.7	19.2	49.7
2021	176	10.2	17.1	61.4
2022	145	8.4	17.2	71.7
2023	160	10.8	14.7	65.6
2024	195	10.4	18.7	62.1

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 Noor International Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	62	6.8	8.9	27.4
2013	107	8.0	13.3	40.2
2014	158	10.7	14.6	39.2
2015	188	14.0	13.4	43.1
2016	227	15.0	15.1	46.3
2017	219	15.0	14.5	52.1
2018	202	16.7	12.0	57.9
2019	154	10.7	14.3	66.2
2020	169	8.7	19.2	49.7
2021	176	10.2	17.1	61.4
2022	145	8.4	17.2	71.7
2023	160	10.8	14.7	65.6
2024	195	10.4	18.7	62.1

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 Noor International Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,112 (12.1%)	$8,070 (87.9%)	$9,181
2020	$756 (9.2%)	$7,445 (90.8%)	$8,201
2021	$1,843 (22.2%)	$6,462 (77.8%)	$8,305
2022	$2,694 (25.2%)	$7,997 (74.8%)	$10,690
2023	$2,573 (20.7%)	$9,886 (79.3%)	$12,459

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Noor International 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 183^rd of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 323^rd of 1470 Elementary schools	9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Noor International Academy)	69.6	65	4.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Noor International Academy)	69.6	65	4.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Noor International Academy)	73.9	57.1	16.8%
3rd Grade Math (Noor International Academy)	73.9	57.1	16.8%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Noor International Academy)	63.6	44.4	19.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Noor International Academy)	63.6	44.4	19.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Noor International Academy)	63.6	38.9	24.7%
4th Grade Math (Noor International Academy)	63.6	38.9	24.7%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	154	160	3.9%
African American	3	6	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	79	77	2.5%
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	68	76	11.8%
Two or More Races	4	1	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.2%	65.6%	0.6%

Schools Near Noor International Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				M-Step English Language Arts (2024)				M-Step Math (2024)				M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Noor International Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	37412 Dequindre Rd	Sterling Heights	48310	Macomb County	Noor International Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(586) 365-5000	195	10	18.7	62.1%	96 (49.2%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	95 (48.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	77	302^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	79.7%		75.2	323^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	78.0%	21	61.9	63.6	66.7	80.0	42.9	50.0	44.4	45.0	44.4		$12,459	$2,573	$9,887
Holden Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	37565 Calka Dr	Sterling Heights	48310	Macomb County	Warren Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 825-2670	324	24	13.6	90.4%	225 (69.4%)	35 (10.8%)	7 (2.2%)	48 (14.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.2%)	35.4	929^th of 1486 public elementary schools	37.5%		36.2	901^st of 1470 public elementary schools	38.7%	28	13.0	50.0	38.9		35.2	33.3	30.9		21.8	16.4	$18,324	$3,199	$15,125
Susick Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2200 Castleton Dr	Troy	48083	Oakland County	Warren Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 825-2665	374	26	14.6	68.2%	232 (62.0%)	39 (10.4%)	16 (4.3%)	60 (16.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (6.7%)	43.9	788^th of 1486 public elementary schools	47.0%		31.5	972^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	33.9%	184	39.7	35.6	54.5		47.6	35.6	23.2		39.3	8.9	$18,474	$4,189	$14,286
Barnard Elementary School	Public	K-5	3601 Forge Dr	Troy	48083	Oakland County	Troy School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 823-4300	421	27	15.8	19.5%	190 (45.1%)	15 (3.6%)	28 (6.7%)	163 (38.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.9%)	83.4	214^th of 1486 public elementary schools	85.6%		86.6	158^th of 1470 public elementary schools	89.3%	56	54.7	73.1	65.8		66.7	76.1	60.8		58.2	21.5	$17,150	$921	$16,229
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	37555 Carol Dr	Sterling Heights	48310	Macomb County	Warren Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 825-2680	414	26	15.8	86.2%	255 (61.6%)	61 (14.7%)	7 (1.7%)	75 (18.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.9%)	36.7	909^th of 1486 public elementary schools	38.8%		43.1	800^th of 1470 public elementary schools	45.6%	109	32.8	33.8	31.1		38.8	43.8	28.4		28.4	16.2	$18,527	$4,156	$14,371
Schuchard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2900 Holly Dr	Sterling Heights	48310	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 797-6200	624	34	18.3	85.9%	495 (79.3%)	21 (3.4%)	8 (1.3%)	85 (13.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.4%)	43.8	789^th of 1486 public elementary schools	46.9%		39.4	861^st of 1470 public elementary schools	41.4%	72	41.3	33.3	40.9	40.2	52.0	33.3	35.5	28.6	30.1	9.7	$14,300	$2,159	$12,141
Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4600 Forsyth Dr	Troy	48085	Oakland County	Troy School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 823-3500	344	26	13.0	18.6%	194 (56.4%)	25 (7.3%)	18 (5.2%)	85 (24.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.4%)	78.2	280^th of 1486 public elementary schools	81.2%		73.9	337^th of 1470 public elementary schools	77.1%	57	50.0	53.4	58.5		77.6	65.5	60.6		53.0	22.7	$17,833	$983	$16,851
Costello Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1333 Hamman Dr	Troy	48085	Oakland County	Troy School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 823-3700	406	25	16.4	14.8%	232 (57.1%)	5 (1.2%)	24 (5.9%)	125 (30.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.7%)	92.5	73^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	95.1%		86.5	159^th of 1470 public elementary schools	89.2%	86	76.7	65.8	72.2		71.2	63.5	62.5		68.1	41.7	$15,934	$1,080	$14,854
Wass Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2340 Willard Dr	Troy	48085	Oakland County	Troy School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 823-3900	431	26	16.8	11.8%	232 (53.8%)	9 (2.1%)	18 (4.2%)	144 (33.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.5%)	95.6	40^th of 1486 public elementary schools	97.3%		93.2	63^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	95.7%	23	66.7	87.3	71.1		73.9	81.8	69.9		73.5	43.4	$15,226	$838	$14,388
Burr Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	41460 Ryan Rd	Sterling Heights	48314	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 797-4100	514	30	17.2	81.3%	403 (78.4%)	44 (8.6%)	22 (4.3%)	18 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.3%)	28	1053^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	29.1%		26.8	1044^th of 1470 public elementary schools	29.0%	9	30.9	31.2	32.1	22.5	41.8	23.4	20.5	21.3	29.5	12.8	$13,444	$1,560	$11,883

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