Paramount Charter Academy School District

3624 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-2969
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 373 students in Paramount Charter Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Paramount Charter Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% 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
373 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Paramount 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)
#719 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
17%
35%
14%
45%
15-19%
38%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
9%
9%
% Black
49%
18%
% White
18%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
24%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,351 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,118 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,351
$18,604
Spending / Student
$16,118
$17,782

Best Paramount Charter Academy School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paramount Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3624 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 553-6400
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Paramount Charter Academy School District?
Paramount Charter Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 373 students.
What is the rank of Paramount Charter Academy School District?
Paramount Charter Academy School District is ranked #718 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paramount Charter Academy School District?
49% of Paramount Charter Academy School District students are Black, 24% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are White, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paramount Charter Academy School District?
Paramount Charter Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Paramount Charter Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,118 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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