New Branches Charter Academy School District

3662 Poinsettia Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508-5546
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

New Branches Charter Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 345 students in New Branches Charter Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in New Branches Charter Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,470 Schools
# Students
345 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

New Branches Charter Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#608 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
20%
35%
30-34%
45%
20-24%
38%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
26%
9%
% Black
51%
18%
% White
10%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,536 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,913 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,536
$18,604
Spending / Student
$12,913
$17,782

Best New Branches Charter Academy School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Branches Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3662 Poinsettia Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 243-6221
Gr: K-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to New Branches Charter Academy School District?
New Branches Charter Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 345 students.
What is the rank of New Branches Charter Academy School District?
New Branches Charter Academy School District is ranked #605 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Branches Charter Academy School District?
51% of New Branches Charter Academy School District students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Branches Charter Academy School District?
New Branches Charter Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is New Branches Charter Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,913 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 345 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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