Highlands School vs. Knapp Charter Academy
Should you attend Highlands School or Knapp Charter Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Knapp Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 445 students in grades 5-6, Highlands School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 398 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Knapp Charter Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-6
K-8
Total Students
445 students
398 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1406 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1916 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
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75
Grade 1 Students
-
56
Grade 2 Students
-
60
Grade 3 Students
-
49
Grade 4 Students
-
41
Grade 5 Students
225
30
Grade 6 Students
220
28
Grade 7 Students
-
31
Grade 8 Students
-
28
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
11%
19%
% Black
8%
34%
% White
69%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
17%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%