New Paradigm Glazer Academy

Summary:

New Paradigm Glazer Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 183 students in grades K-8 in Detroit, Michigan, with a predominantly African American student population of 96.17%. Despite the school's higher per-student spending, it faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, lower-than-average academic performance, and serving a high-poverty student population.

New Paradigm Glazer Academy's chronic absenteeism rates have ranged from 27.8% to 50.5% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools like University Preparatory Art Design Elementary (48.5%) and Hope Academy (69.8%). The school's academic performance, as measured by state assessment proficiency rates, is also consistently lower than the state averages across various grade levels and subject areas, with its 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate at 35.3% compared to the state's 39.6%.

While the school's African American students perform relatively better than the overall student body, the school's overall ranking and rating remain in the bottom quartile of Michigan elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests that the educational challenges in this region of Detroit, which includes other low-performing schools like University Preparatory Art & Design and Hope Academy, are widespread and may require targeted, evidence-based interventions to address the root causes of chronic absenteeism and improve student learning outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

2001 La Belle St
Detroit, MI 48238-2941

(313) 833-1100

District: New Paradigm Glazer-Loving Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1144^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,522

Student/teacher ratio: 63.3

Number of students: 183

Racial breakdown:

African American:

96.2%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Pacific Islander:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 94.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details New Paradigm Glazer Academy ranks worse than 77% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.83. (See more...)

Compare Details New Paradigm Glazer Academy ranks worse than 71% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.17. (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: African American (96.2%), two or more races (2.7%), Pacific Islander (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 94.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Paradigm Glazer Academy is $14,522.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

New Paradigm Glazer Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks New Paradigm Glazer Academy 1144^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See New Paradigm Glazer Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks New Paradigm Glazer Academy 637^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See New Paradigm Glazer Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

African American students:

New Paradigm Glazer-Loving Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks New Paradigm Glazer-Loving Academy 488^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for New Paradigm Glazer Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at New Paradigm Glazer Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2019	23.40	1076^th	1408	23.6%
2022	23.62	1021^st	1344	24.0%
2023	22.05	1112^th	1470	24.4%
2024	21.83	1144^th	1486	23.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at New Paradigm Glazer Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	25.65	1127^th	1397	19.3%
2019	40.54	695^th	1134	38.7%
2022	36.29	715^th	1099	34.9%
2023	36.39	869^th	1350	35.6%
2024	29.04	1017^th	1381	26.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at New Paradigm Glazer Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	18.16	1218^th	1443	15.6%
2024	31.42	919^th	1342	31.5%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at New Paradigm Glazer Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	47.54	215^th	475	54.7%
2019	64.02	61^st	212	71.2%
2022	64.92	41^st	158	74.1%
2023	51.02	116^th	321	63.9%
2024	50.02	141^st	348	59.5%

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

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Rank History for all middle school students at New Paradigm Glazer Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.85	611^th	883	30.8%
2024	27.17	637^th	897	29.0%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at New Paradigm Glazer Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	40.91	521^st	815	36.1%
2023	38.06	512^th	825	37.9%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at New Paradigm Glazer Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	60.24	115^th	366	68.6%
2023	58.09	101^st	310	67.4%
2024	63.70	73^rd	300	75.7%

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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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for New Paradigm Glazer Academy

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Year	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	184	0	0	0	0	184
2018	208	0	1	0	0	209
2019	220	0	1	1	0	222
2020	182	0	1	0	1	184
2021	172	0	0	1	2	175
2022	187	1	0	1	1	190
2023	176	0	0	2	5	183

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 Paradigm Glazer Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	184	0.0	n/a	99.5
2018	209	7.0	29.8	100
2019	222	4.0	55.5	99.1
2020	184	4.0	46.0	92.9
2021	175	6.4	26.9	92.6
2022	190	3.0	63.3	93.7
2023	183	0.0	n/a	94.5

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 Paradigm Glazer Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	184	0.0	n/a	99.5
2018	209	7.0	29.8	100
2019	222	4.0	55.5	99.1
2020	184	4.0	46.0	92.9
2021	175	6.4	26.9	92.6
2022	190	3.0	63.3	93.7
2023	183	0.0	n/a	94.5

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 Paradigm Glazer Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,265 (16.3%)	$6,512 (83.7%)	$7,777
2020	$1,274 (13.9%)	$7,881 (86.1%)	$9,155
2021	$1,470 (16.3%)	$7,567 (83.7%)	$9,037
2022	$2,443 (25.6%)	$7,108 (74.4%)	$9,550
2023	$4,254 (29.3%)	$10,268 (70.7%)	$14,522

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on New Paradigm Glazer 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 1076^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 1112^th of 1470 Elementary schools	0.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Paradigm Glazer Academy)	40	17.7	22.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Paradigm Glazer-Loving Academy)	30.6	23.1	7.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (New Paradigm Glazer Academy)	30	17.7	12.4%
3rd Grade Math (New Paradigm Glazer-Loving Academy)	16.7	19.2	2.5%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New Paradigm Glazer Academy)	27.3	43.8	16.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New Paradigm Glazer-Loving Academy)	30.6	36	5.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (New Paradigm Glazer Academy)	27.8	50	22.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (New Paradigm Glazer-Loving Academy)	27.8	50	22.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (New Paradigm Glazer Academy)	42.1	33.3	8.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (New Paradigm Glazer-Loving Academy)	42.1	33.3	8.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	61.9	59.7	2.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	222	183	17.6%
African American	220	176	20%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	0	100%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	0	0
Two or More Races	0	5
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.1%	94.5%	4.6%

Schools Near New Paradigm Glazer Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	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	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	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 English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
New Paradigm Glazer Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	2001 La Belle St	Detroit	48238	Wayne County	New Paradigm Glazer-Loving Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 833-1100	183	0	63.3	94.5%	0 (0.0%)	176 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	5 (2.7%)	21.8	1144^th of 1486 public elementary schools	23.0%		22.1	1112^th of 1470 public elementary schools	24.4%	32	45.5		35.3		16.7	23.8		41.2	16.7				12.5	27.3			$14,522	$4,254	$10,268
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	15531 Linwood St	Detroit	48238	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-8820	482	32	15.0	88.4%	5 (1.0%)	469 (97.3%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.6	1450^th of 1486 public elementary schools	2.4%		6.4	1410^th of 1470 public elementary schools	4.1%	40	17.1		7.0	6.8	13.0	9.5	13.0	11.9		6.7		8.7	9.1	11.4			$23,235	$7,203	$16,032
George Washington Carver Elementary School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-4	14510 2nd Ave	Highland Park	48203	Wayne County	George Washington Carver Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 865-6024	221	16	13.6	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	221 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				13.5				18.2									$00	$00	$00
Durfee ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	2425 Tuxedo St	Detroit	48206	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 252-3070	593	32	18.6	90.7%	1 (0.2%)	583 (98.3%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5.7	1446^th of 1486 public elementary schools	2.7%		5	1446^th of 1470 public elementary schools	1.6%		27.3		9.3	7.2	6.3	9.3	11.6	18.9	7.4					12.1		10.8	$20,703	$6,649	$14,053
Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	2585 Grove St	Detroit	48221	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-8100	395	21	19.2	87.6%	0 (0.0%)	392 (99.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4.7	1469^th of 1486 public elementary schools	1.1%		5.7	1430^th of 1470 public elementary schools	2.7%	39	17.1		6.4	6.8	8.2	10.0		8.3	9.1				8.2				$20,431	$6,842	$13,588
Barber Elementary School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	45 E Buena Vista St	Highland Park	48203	Wayne County	Highland Park Public School Academy System	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 957-3005	280	3	112.0	94.6%	1 (0.4%)	263 (93.9%)	9 (3.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)								(n/a)	32.4				7.7												$12,426	$2,831	$9,595
University Preparatory Art Design Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	10225 3rd St	Detroit	48202	Wayne County	University Preparatory Art & Design	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 826-1159	394	28	14.0	84.3%	5 (1.3%)	386 (98.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	13.6	1271^st of 1486 public elementary schools	14.5%		12.3	1271^st of 1470 public elementary schools	13.5%				21.9	19.1	23.1			17.2	16.2	18.2			15.2				$12,385	$2,906	$9,479
Hope Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	12121 Broadstreet Ave	Detroit	48204	Wayne County	Hope Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 934-0054	414	13	31.0	93.7%	1 (0.2%)	410 (99.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.7	1471^st of 1486 public elementary schools	1.0%					(n/a)	47.2		6.0	10.0		7.9								25.0			$14,170	$3,314	$10,856
Keidan Special Education Center	Public	PK, KG-8	4441 Collingwood St	Detroit	48204	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	No	(313) 873-9400	98	18	5.5	85.7%	14 (14.3%)	71 (72.4%)	13 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																	$30,734	$9,997	$20,737
Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	8145 Puritan St	Detroit	48238	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 494-3830	706	44	16.0	91.1%	5 (0.7%)	689 (97.6%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	17.6	1209^th of 1486 public elementary schools	18.6%		7.6	1377^th of 1470 public elementary schools	6.3%	168	15.9	10.1	19.0	10.4	13.4	21.4	8.4	16.5	9.1	14.9	21.4	22.9	32.8	7.4	21.8	6.2	$19,771	$6,724	$13,047

Frequently Asked Questions about New Paradigm Glazer Academy

How many students attend New Paradigm Glazer Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 183 students attended New Paradigm Glazer Academy.

What is the racial makeup of New Paradigm Glazer Academy?

Students at New Paradigm Glazer Academy are 96% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

What district is New Paradigm Glazer Academy in?

New Paradigm Glazer-Loving Academy

Is New Paradigm Glazer Academy a good school?

New Paradigm Glazer Academy ranks in the bottom 23.0% of Michigan elementary schools.

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