New Paradigm College Prep

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New Paradigm College Prep ranks 1091 st of 1486 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

New Paradigm College Prep is an alternative public charter school in Detroit, Michigan, serving 196 students in grades PK-12. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 0.51% White, 43.37% African American, and 55.61% Hispanic.

New Paradigm College Prep faces several key challenges. The school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 22.0% to 60.5% over the past 5 years, significantly higher than the state average of around 20%. Academically, the school's proficiency rates on state assessments are also significantly lower than state averages across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's English Language Arts proficiency rates ranged from 19.05% to 27.3%, compared to the state averages of 37.5% to 39.6%. In Math, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 11.54% to 47.6%, compared to the state averages of 31% to 43.4%. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students eligible for free and reduced-price lunch, ranging from 81.12% to 98.73% over the past 3 years.

When comparing Frontier International Academy, The School at Marygrove, and Joy Preparatory Academy, it becomes evident that New Paradigm College Prep is performing significantly worse academically. The high chronic absenteeism rates at New Paradigm College Prep appear to be closely linked to the school's low academic performance, as research has shown that chronic absenteeism can have a significant negative impact on student learning and outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative PK, KG-12

4001 29th St
Detroit, MI 48210-2601

(313) 852-1500

District: New Paradigm College Prep

SchoolDigger Rank:
1091^st of 1,486 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,838

Student/teacher ratio: 39.2

Number of students: 196

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

55.6%

African American:

43.4%

White:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details New Paradigm College Prep ranks worse than 73.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.12. (See more...)

Compare Details New Paradigm College Prep ranks worse than 80.7% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.32. (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: Hispanic (55.6%), African American (43.4%), two or more races (0.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 81.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New Paradigm College Prep is 39.2. (See more...)

Compare New Paradigm College Prep employs 5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Paradigm College Prep is $14,838.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

New Paradigm College Prep:

SchoolDigger ranks New Paradigm College Prep 1091^st of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See New Paradigm College Prep in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Hispanic students:

SchoolDigger ranks New Paradigm College Prep 724^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See New Paradigm College Prep in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Rank History for New Paradigm College Prep

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Rank History for all elementary school students at New Paradigm College Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2017	85.65	132^nd	1466	91.0%
2018	37.41	971^st	1448	32.9%
2023	15.18	1234^th	1470	16.1%
2024	25.12	1091^st	1486	26.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at New Paradigm College Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	48.98	753^rd	1397	46.1%
2023	28.70	982^nd	1350	27.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at New Paradigm College Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	38.91	790^th	1342	41.1%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at New Paradigm College Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	71.14	85^th	475	82.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at New Paradigm College Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	39.53	105^th	201	47.8%

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

Rank History for New Paradigm College Prep

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Rank History for all middle school students at New Paradigm College Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	18.32	724^th	897	19.3%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at New Paradigm College Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	34.55	544^th	836	34.9%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at New Paradigm College Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	33.19	517^th	771	32.9%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at New Paradigm College Prep

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	22.38	216^th	257	16.0%

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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 College Prep

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2015	0	50	2	0	0	52
2016	0	71	2	0	2	75
2017	0	79	2	0	4	85
2018	0	84	2	0	2	88
2019	0	71	6	0	6	83
2020	6	119	93	1	2	221
2021	0	128	104	1	3	236
2022	0	112	105	1	2	220
2023	1	85	109	0	1	196

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 College Prep

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	52	6.0	8.6	94.2
2016	75	6.0	12.5	100
2017	85	6.0	14.1	91.8
2018	88	6.4	13.7	100
2019	83	6.0	13.8	100
2020	221	8.0	27.6	99.1
2021	236	8.0	29.5	98.7
2022	220	8.0	27.5	89.5
2023	196	5.0	39.2	81.1

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 New Paradigm College Prep

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	52	6.0	8.6	94.2
2016	75	6.0	12.5	100
2017	85	6.0	14.1	91.8
2018	88	6.4	13.7	100
2019	83	6.0	13.8	100
2020	221	8.0	27.6	99.1
2021	236	8.0	29.5	98.7
2022	220	8.0	27.5	89.5
2023	196	5.0	39.2	81.1

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 New Paradigm College Prep

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$964 (6.5%)	$13,938 (93.5%)	$14,902
2020	$706 (5.7%)	$11,731 (94.3%)	$12,438
2021	$1,630 (14.0%)	$9,985 (86.0%)	$11,615
2022	$2,583 (18.7%)	$11,203 (81.3%)	$13,786
2023	$4,679 (31.5%)	$10,158 (68.5%)	$14,838

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on New Paradigm College Prep

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	83	196	136.1%
African American	71	85	19.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	109	1716.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	1
Two or More Races	6	1	83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	81.1%	18.9%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT 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 ()	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	SAT Mathematics 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
New Paradigm College Prep	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	4001 29th St	Detroit	48210	Wayne County	New Paradigm College Prep	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 852-1500	196	5	39.2	81.1%	1 (0.5%)	85 (43.4%)	109 (55.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)								(n/a)	22.2				19.1			19.2	27.3	47.6			11.5			22.2					$14,838	$4,679	$10,159
Hope of Detroit Academy MiddleHigh	Public, Magnet, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4444 35th St	Detroit	48210	Wayne County	Hope of Detroit Academy	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 788-1122	645	34	18.7	85.3%	6 (0.9%)	62 (9.6%)	574 (89.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)								(n/a)	34.2	7.9	13.6				23.2	16.9	6.8			10.7	12.7		21.4	19.2	14.1	7.1	9.1	9.1	$10,860	$3,490	$7,369
Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary	Public, Magnet, Charter, Alternative	K-10	4443 N Campbell St	Detroit	48210	Wayne County	Hope of Detroit Academy	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 897-8720	365	22	16.8	91.5%	7 (1.9%)	39 (10.7%)	318 (87.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)								(n/a)					8.5	7.4					9.8										$12,436	$4,502	$7,933
Academy of The Americas High School	Public, Alternative	4-12	5680 Konkel St	Detroit	48210	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 335-1310	689	33	20.6	77.9%	5 (0.7%)	14 (2.0%)	667 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	24.0	6.7	10.7			11.5	12.2	12.4	15.0		10.2	6.9	9.0	8.0	16.7	14.2		2.9	8.5		$17,958	$6,221	$11,737
Universal Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4833 Ogden St	Detroit	48210	Wayne County	Universal Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 581-5006	700	37	19.0	99.4%	653 (93.3%)	14 (2.0%)	33 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	20.8		11.8		9.4		11.5		5.3	22.6	8.0	9.6		5.3	7.7	5.7	5.9			7.8	$10,648	$3,835	$6,813
Advanced Technology Academy	Public, Magnet, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	4801 Oakman Blvd	Dearborn	48126	Wayne County	Advanced Technology Academy	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 625-4700	1,215	54	22.4	94.6%	29 (2.4%)	896 (73.7%)	278 (22.9%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.3%)	4 (0.3%)								(n/a)	50.5	9.3	20.6		7.3	9.0	18.1	12.1	26.4	6.0		3.7	5.0	12.1	12.2	13.2	14.4	3.6	3.8	15.4	$11,414	$1,669	$9,745
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	1460 Coolidge Hwy	River Rouge	48218	Wayne County	River Rouge School District of the City of	No	No	No	No	(800) 297-2119	254	3	81.4	81.9%	119 (46.9%)	100 (39.4%)	18 (7.1%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.1%)								(n/a)	39.1		13.8			25.0			18.2								4.0			11.8	$20,579	$1,316	$19,263
Joy Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	15055 Dexter Ave	Detroit	48238	Wayne County	Joy Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 340-0023	179	15	11.6	99.4%	0 (0.0%)	177 (98.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					14.8	25.0	25.0	45.0		29.6	25.0		15.0								$18,781	$6,841	$11,941
Caniff Liberty Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-9	2650 Caniff St	Hamtramck	48212	Wayne County	Caniff Liberty Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(248) 327-7673	501	23	22.2	100.0%	259 (51.7%)	67 (13.4%)	0 (0.0%)	173 (34.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)								(n/a)	42.0	13.7			18.0	26.0	33.3	25.5	29.1	31.5	35.2	32.0	34.5	35.7	30.0	17.6		20.0	7.8		$13,497	$3,685	$9,812
Frontier International Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	13200 Conant St	Detroit	48212	Wayne County	Frontier International Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 462-6300	648	25	26.4	99.8%	471 (72.7%)	40 (6.2%)	1 (0.2%)	133 (20.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)								(n/a)			24.6	7.9		20.0	22.2			23.1	26.7	14.8			11.1		13.2			16.7	$12,880	$5,103	$7,777

Frequently Asked Questions about New Paradigm College Prep

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New Paradigm College Prep ranks 1091^st of 1486 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend New Paradigm College Prep?

In the 2022-23 school year, 196 students attended New Paradigm College Prep.

What is the racial makeup of New Paradigm College Prep?

Students at New Paradigm College Prep are 56% Hispanic, 43% African American.

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