Is The New Standard Academy a good school?

The New Standard Academy ranks in the bottom 21.0% of Michigan alternative schools.

How many students attend The New Standard Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 778 students attended The New Standard Academy.

What is the racial makeup of The New Standard Academy?

Students at The New Standard Academy are 95% African American, 2% White, 1% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

The New Standard Academy

Summary:

The New Standard Academy is a public charter school in Flint, Michigan that serves 778 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The school has a predominantly African American student population (95.37%) and an extremely high poverty rate, with 97.04% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite increased per-student spending, The New Standard Academy has struggled with low academic performance, with proficiency rates on state assessments significantly below state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 19.4% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 39.6%. The school has also faced high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 74.3% in the 2019-2020 school year, and a declining four-year graduation rate, from 87.5% in 2021-2022 to 69.5% in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby schools, such as the International Academy of Flint K12, The New Standard Academy stands out as having the highest percentage of African American students, the highest rates of poverty, and the lowest academic performance. Despite the increased funding, the school's challenges have not yet been resolved, and a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach may be needed to address the unique needs of the student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative PK, KG-12

2040 W Carpenter Rd
Flint, MI 48505

(810) 787-3330

District: The New Standard Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1174^th of 1,486 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,589

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 778

Racial breakdown:

African American:

95.4%

White:

1.8%

Two or more races:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details The New Standard Academy ranks worse than 79% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.19. (See more...)

Compare Details The New Standard Academy ranks worse than 79.8% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.81. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at The New Standard Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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 (95.4%), White (1.8%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 97% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The New Standard Academy is 16.7. (See more...)

Compare The New Standard Academy employs 46.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at The New Standard Academy is $12,589.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

The New Standard Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks The New Standard Academy 1174^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See The New Standard Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks The New Standard Academy 716^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See The New Standard Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at The New Standard Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	7.98	1504^th	1580	4.8%
2016	11.72	1370^th	1548	11.5%
2017	22.40	1129^th	1466	23.0%
2018	25.82	1133^rd	1448	21.8%
2019	13.13	1232^nd	1408	12.5%
2022	7.16	1267^th	1344	5.7%
2023	9.14	1341^st	1470	8.8%
2024	19.19	1174^th	1486	21.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at The New Standard Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	36.89	945^th	1397	32.4%
2019	21.63	947^th	1134	16.5%
2022	11.16	1018^th	1099	7.4%
2023	13.92	1207^th	1350	10.6%
2024	26.83	1046^th	1381	24.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at The New Standard Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	33.41	996^th	1443	31.0%
2019	12.67	1069^th	1171	8.7%
2022	5.34	1085^th	1106	1.9%
2023	7.36	1262^nd	1321	4.5%
2024	17.48	1131^st	1342	15.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at The New Standard Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	16.63	1230^th	1446	14.9%
2019	9.26	1128^th	1196	5.7%
2022	5.11	1113^th	1139	2.3%
2023	9.80	1232^nd	1334	7.6%
2024	16.98	1137^th	1347	15.6%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at The New Standard Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	56.70	159^th	475	66.5%
2019	41.93	118^th	212	44.3%
2022	25.57	119^th	158	24.7%
2023	28.10	235^th	321	26.8%
2024	44.05	162^nd	348	53.4%

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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 The New Standard Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	8.72	857^th	919	6.7%
2016	10.00	800^th	894	10.5%
2017	11.49	742^nd	821	9.6%
2018	34.37	590^th	838	29.6%
2023	26.77	633^rd	883	28.3%
2024	18.81	716^th	897	20.2%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at The New Standard Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	45.01	465^th	815	42.9%
2023	31.13	580^th	825	29.7%
2024	26.10	630^th	836	24.6%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at The New Standard Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	24.89	608^th	794	23.4%
2023	26.96	567^th	770	26.4%
2024	27.97	563^rd	771	27.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at The New Standard Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	42.93	450^th	797	43.5%
2023	34.42	497^th	776	36.0%
2024	19.58	642^nd	786	18.3%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at The New Standard Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	58.46	122^nd	366	66.7%
2023	41.75	160^th	310	48.4%
2024	39.82	154^th	300	48.7%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2013	9	354	0	3	0	7	373
2014	11	470	2	5	0	12	500
2015	4	590	2	5	0	10	611
2016	5	617	2	7	0	15	646
2017	4	476	0	4	0	2	486
2018	3	495	0	10	0	3	511
2019	2	569	0	7	0	3	581
2020	2	661	0	10	0	3	676
2021	8	688	0	7	0	5	708
2022	10	710	0	10	0	12	742
2023	14	742	2	9	1	10	778

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 The New Standard Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	373	22.0	16.9	92.8
2014	500	27.0	18.5	93.4
2015	611	36.0	16.9	87.7
2016	646	35.0	18.4	88.4
2017	486	38.2	12.7	92.6
2018	511	34.7	14.7	93.9
2019	581	30.5	19.0	96
2020	676	36.7	18.3	95.4
2021	708	40.2	17.5	97.6
2022	742	120.2	6.1	97.6
2023	778	46.5	16.7	97

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 The New Standard Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	373	22.0	16.9	92.8
2014	500	27.0	18.5	93.4
2015	611	36.0	16.9	87.7
2016	646	35.0	18.4	88.4
2017	486	38.2	12.7	92.6
2018	511	34.7	14.7	93.9
2019	581	30.5	19.0	96
2020	676	36.7	18.3	95.4
2021	708	40.2	17.5	97.6
2022	742	120.2	6.1	97.6
2023	778	46.5	16.7	97

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 The New Standard Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,686 (17.1%)	$8,192 (82.9%)	$9,878
2020	$2,101 (20.2%)	$8,320 (79.8%)	$10,421
2021	$3,140 (27.3%)	$8,380 (72.7%)	$11,520
2022	$3,877 (33.6%)	$7,649 (66.4%)	$11,526
2023	$3,869 (30.7%)	$8,720 (69.3%)	$12,589

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on The New Standard 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 1232^nd of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 1341^st of 1470 Elementary schools	3.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (The New Standard Academy)	19.2	18.9	0.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (The New Standard Academy)	19.2	18.9	0.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (The New Standard Academy)	28.8	20.3	8.5%
3rd Grade Math (The New Standard Academy)	28.8	20.3	8.5%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (The New Standard Academy)	23.7	20	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (The New Standard Academy)	23.7	20	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (The New Standard Academy)	15.5	8.3	7.2%
4th Grade Math (The New Standard Academy)	15.5	8.3	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (The New Standard Academy)	31.6	12.9	18.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (The New Standard Academy)	31.6	12.9	18.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (The New Standard Academy)	15.2	20.4	5.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (The New Standard Academy)	15.2	20.4	5.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (The New Standard Academy)	23.3	21.2	2.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (The New Standard Academy)	23.3	21.2	2.1%
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	581	778	33.9%
African American	569	742	30.4%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	7	9	28.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	14	600%
Two or More Races	3	10	233.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	96%	97%	1%

Schools Near The New Standard Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th 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 Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
The New Standard Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2040 W Carpenter Rd	Flint	48505	Genesee County	The New Standard Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(810) 787-3330	778	47	16.7	97.0%	14 (1.8%)	742 (95.4%)	9 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.3%)								(n/a)	38.8			19.4	18.6	19.2	7.6	19.1	38.7	10.0	15.4	9.1	6.0	30.8	20.4		23.1	34.7	14.8	$12,589	$3,869	$8,720
Genesee County Juvenile Justice Center	Public, Alternative	4-12	4287 W Pasadena Ave	Flint	48504	Genesee County	Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 591-4680	22	2	11.0	68.2%	8 (36.4%)	11 (50.0%)	3 (13.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																				$21,943	$5,235	$16,708
Whaley Children Centers	Public, Alternative	K-12	1201 N Grand Traverse St	Flint	48503	Genesee County	Flint School District of the City of	No	No	No	No	(810) 760-1259	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Flint Cultural Center Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1200 Robert T Longway Blvd	Flint	48503	Genesee County	Flint Cultural Center Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(810) 845-3387	596	32	18.6	76.3%	94 (15.8%)	405 (68.0%)	27 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (11.7%)								(n/a)	68.1	10.6		40.3	28.0	26.4	21.4	24.5	26.4	28.0	9.7	12.7	12.2	22.2	27.7		5.6	14.9		$12,321	$2,792	$9,529
Kearsley Street	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	923 E Kearsley St	Flint	48503	Genesee County	Flint School District of the City of	No	No	No	No	(810) 767-6134	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Marion D Crouse Instr Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	3330 Luce Rd	Flushing	48433	Genesee County	Genesee Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(810) 591-4507	165	18	9.1	60.0%	95 (57.6%)	60 (36.4%)	7 (4.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)								(n/a)
Michigan School for the Deaf	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1235 W Court St	Flint	48503	Genesee County	Michigan School for the Deaf	No	No	No	No	(810) 257-1486	80	20	4.0	55.0%	57 (71.3%)	10 (12.5%)	3 (3.8%)	2 (2.5%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (8.8%)								(n/a)
International Academy of Flint K12	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2820 S Saginaw St	Flint	48503	Genesee County	International Academy of Flint	Yes	No	No	Yes	(810) 600-5210	890	50	17.8	84.6%	36 (4.0%)	768 (86.3%)	11 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (7.8%)								(n/a)	28.6		20.0	14.1	6.1	6.1	9.7	13.5	9.9						8.3	7.1			8.9	$12,181	$3,434	$8,747
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2400 Clarice Ave	Burton	48519	Genesee County	Atherton Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 591-0850	57	2	24.1	96.5%	27 (47.4%)	18 (31.6%)	3 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (14.0%)								(n/a)																				$16,233	$2,043	$14,190
Clio Learning Center	Public, Virtual, Alternative	PK, KG-12	301 Rogers Ldg	Clio	48420	Genesee County	Clio Area School District	No	No	Yes	No	(810) 670-1799	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)																				$3,807	$651	$3,156

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