East Arbor Charter Academy

Summary:

East Arbor Charter Academy is an elementary school in Ypsilanti, Michigan, serving students from kindergarten to 8th grade. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is 29.81% White, 42.24% African American, 12.22% Hispanic, 2.07% Asian, and 13.66% two or more races.

While East Arbor Charter Academy's overall student performance on state assessments is generally below the state average, the school stands out for the exceptional performance of its African American and multi-racial students. In recent years, the school's African American students have ranked in the top 5% of Michigan elementary schools, and its multi-racial students have ranked in the top 15%. Additionally, the school's low-socioeconomic status students perform better than the state average for this subgroup. However, the school faces a significant challenge with high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 13.4% to 41.6% over the past few years.

Compared to nearby public schools, such as Ypsilanti Community Schools and Lincoln Consolidated School District, East Arbor Charter Academy generally outperforms them on state assessments. However, the nearby South Arbor Charter Academy significantly outperforms East Arbor Charter Academy, ranking in the top 5% of Michigan elementary schools and achieving high proficiency rates across all subject areas.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 6885 Merritt Rd
       Ypsilanti, MI  48197


(734) 484-5506

District: East Arbor Charter Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
823rd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,424 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  483

Racial breakdown:

African American:
42.2%
White:
29.8%
Two or more races:
13.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details East Arbor Charter Academy ranks worse than 55.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.69. (See more...)
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Compare Details East Arbor Charter Academy ranks better than 55.3% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.6. (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 East Arbor Charter Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (42.2%), White (29.8%), two or more races (13.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Arbor Charter Academy is 16.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Arbor Charter Academy is $13,424.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Arbor Charter Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks East Arbor Charter Academy 823rd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See East Arbor Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks East Arbor Charter Academy 401st of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See East Arbor Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks East Arbor Charter Academy 303rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Arbor Charter Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at East Arbor Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 69.50 438th 1533 71.4%
2015 68.66 471st 1580 70.2%
2016 63.06 546th 1548 64.7%
2017 50.26 680th 1466 53.6%
2018 56.68 672nd 1448 53.6%
2019 28.11 1003rd 1408 28.8%
2021 41.39 645th 1153 44.1%
2022 42.44 727th 1344 45.9%
2023 53.68 632nd 1470 57.0%
2024 41.69 823rd 1486 44.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at East Arbor Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.36 15th 81 81.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at East Arbor Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.40 647th 1397 53.7%
2019 27.29 876th 1134 22.8%
2021 61.09 232nd 749 69.0%
2022 54.34 445th 1099 59.5%
2023 64.36 376th 1350 72.1%
2024 46.59 688th 1381 50.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at East Arbor Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.59 740th 1443 48.7%
2019 22.22 950th 1171 18.9%
2021 44.05 483rd 902 46.5%
2022 50.76 510th 1106 53.9%
2023 58.68 480th 1321 63.7%
2024 46.58 673rd 1342 49.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at East Arbor Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.97 567th 1446 60.8%
2019 23.54 953rd 1196 20.3%
2021 29.86 670th 915 26.8%
2022 32.30 770th 1139 32.4%
2023 39.21 794th 1334 40.5%
2024 29.46 940th 1347 30.2%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at East Arbor Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.64 38th 475 92.0%
2019 52.49 86th 212 59.4%
2021 77.25 7th 51 86.3%
2022 85.88 13th 158 91.8%
2023 83.34 28th 321 91.3%
2024 66.61 65th 348 81.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at East Arbor Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.16 494th 1253 60.6%
2019 35.25 756th 1128 33.0%
2021 45.24 528th 1005 47.5%
2022 36.58 700th 1102 36.5%
2023 59.53 444th 1198 62.9%
2024 54.23 527th 1204 56.2%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for East Arbor Charter Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at East Arbor Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 72.99 207th 921 77.5%
2015 72.11 207th 919 77.5%
2016 54.16 391st 894 56.3%
2017 44.93 411th 821 49.9%
2018 68.10 257th 838 69.3%
2019 41.17 453rd 792 42.8%
2021 43.65 342nd 675 49.3%
2022 66.42 209th 776 73.1%
2023 61.01 280th 883 68.3%
2024 49.60 401st 897 55.3%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at East Arbor Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.74 28th 156 82.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at East Arbor Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.59 208th 815 74.5%
2019 54.54 270th 672 59.8%
2021 62.80 142nd 523 72.8%
2022 65.01 162nd 691 76.6%
2023 53.92 324th 825 60.7%
2024 53.27 322nd 836 61.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at East Arbor Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.18 294th 794 63.0%
2019 37.30 412th 658 37.4%
2021 38.19 313th 521 39.9%
2022 59.31 209th 657 68.2%
2023 48.47 348th 770 54.8%
2024 58.30 252nd 771 67.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at East Arbor Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.16 185th 797 76.8%
2019 40.04 372nd 639 41.8%
2021 50.08 227th 540 58.0%
2022 59.98 208th 658 68.4%
2023 60.28 242nd 776 68.8%
2024 35.03 515th 786 34.5%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at East Arbor Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.29 24th 366 93.4%
2019 64.95 53rd 196 73.0%
2021 41.14 47th 77 39.0%
2022 82.98 16th 182 91.2%
2023 79.21 41st 310 86.8%
2024 70.92 49th 300 83.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at East Arbor Charter Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.73 221st 678 67.4%
2019 43.83 331st 624 47.0%
2023 78.91 115th 688 83.3%
2024 62.41 211th 701 69.9%
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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.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for East Arbor Charter Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 236 140 23 22 0 0 42 0 463
2013 335 215 20 35 0 0 65 0 670
2014 377 243 20 38 0 0 76 0 754
2015 368 258 19 43 0 0 69 0 757
2016 348 279 22 44 1 0 77 0 771
2017 342 293 21 39 2 0 75 0 772
2018 289 304 15 40 1 0 85 0 734
2019 250 307 15 48 1 0 73 0 694
2020 195 260 11 47 2 0 79 0 594
2021 169 242 10 54 1 1 66 0 543
2022 145 209 10 48 1 0 78 0 491
2023 144 204 10 59 0 0 66 0 483

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 East Arbor Charter Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 463 24.0 19.2 34.6
2013 670 32.0 20.9 37.3
2014 754 36.0 20.9 33.3
2015 757 40.0 18.9 32.5
2016 771 37.0 20.8 39.4
2017 772 38.0 20.3 41.6
2018 734 43.5 16.8 47.5
2019 694 35.5 19.5 53.2
2020 594 36.0 16.5 54.9
2021 543 33.0 16.4 59.1
2022 491 32.0 15.3 60.7
2023 483 29.0 16.6 67.5

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 East Arbor Charter Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 463 24.0 19.2 34.6
2013 670 32.0 20.9 37.3
2014 754 36.0 20.9 33.3
2015 757 40.0 18.9 32.5
2016 771 37.0 20.8 39.4
2017 772 38.0 20.3 41.6
2018 734 43.5 16.8 47.5
2019 694 35.5 19.5 53.2
2020 594 36.0 16.5 54.9
2021 543 33.0 16.4 59.1
2022 491 32.0 15.3 60.7
2023 483 29.0 16.6 67.5

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 East Arbor Charter Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $648 (6.8%) $8,923 (93.2%) $9,570
2020 $728 (6.9%) $9,860 (93.1%) $10,588
2021 $1,301 (11.0%) $10,474 (88.9%) $11,776
2022 $2,158 (15.3%) $11,933 (84.7%) $14,090
2023 $1,692 (12.6%) $11,732 (87.4%) $13,424

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

Impact of COVID-19 on East Arbor 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 1003rd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 632nd of 1470 Elementary schools
 28.2%
Ranks 453rd of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 280th of 883 Middle schools
 25.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Arbor Charter Academy)28.444.3
 15.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Arbor Charter Academy)28.444.3
 15.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (East Arbor Charter Academy)31.344.3
 13%
   3rd Grade Math (East Arbor Charter Academy)31.344.3
 13%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Arbor Charter Academy)37.358.9
 21.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (East Arbor Charter Academy)37.358.9
 21.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (East Arbor Charter Academy)31.332.7
 1.4%
   4th Grade Math (East Arbor Charter Academy)31.332.7
 1.4%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Arbor Charter Academy)4650
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (East Arbor Charter Academy)4650
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (East Arbor Charter Academy)21.938.5
 16.6%
   5th Grade Math (East Arbor Charter Academy)21.938.5
 16.6%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (East Arbor Charter Academy)21.913.5
 8.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (East Arbor Charter Academy)21.913.5
 8.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (East Arbor Charter Academy)28.840.8
 12%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (East Arbor Charter Academy)28.840.8
 12%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (East Arbor Charter Academy)20.534
 13.5%
   6th Grade Math (East Arbor Charter Academy)20.534
 13.5%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (East Arbor Charter Academy)49.343.1
 6.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (East Arbor Charter Academy)49.343.1
 6.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (East Arbor Charter Academy)40.528
 12.5%
   7th Grade Math (East Arbor Charter Academy)40.528
 12.5%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (East Arbor Charter Academy)14.840
 25.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (East Arbor Charter Academy)14.840
 25.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (East Arbor Charter Academy)58.157.1
 1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (East Arbor Charter Academy)58.157.1
 1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (East Arbor Charter Academy)35.536.7
 1.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (East Arbor Charter Academy)35.536.7
 1.2%
   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 Students694483
 30.4%
African American307204
 33.6%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1510
 33.3%
Hispanic4859
 22.9%
Pacific Islander00
White250144
 42.4%
Two or More Races7366
 9.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.2%67.5%
 14.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 483 students attended East Arbor Charter Academy.

Students at East Arbor Charter Academy are 42% African American, 30% White, 14% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

East Arbor Charter Academy ranks 823rd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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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