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Excel Charter Academy vs. Challenger Elementary School

Should you attend Excel Charter Academy or Challenger Elementary School? 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Excel Charter Academy
4201 Breton Rd Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Challenger Elementary School
2475 52nd St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Excel Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Challenger Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 783 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Excel Charter Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 367 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Challenger Elementary 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-5
Total Students
783 students
367 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Excel Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Challenger Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Excel Charter Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Challenger Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Excel Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Challenger Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Excel Charter Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Excel Charter Academy School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Challenger Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kentwood Public Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#267 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
#1390 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Excel Charter Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Challenger Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 20% in MI)
30-34%
(Top 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Excel Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Excel Charter Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Challenger Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kentwood Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
68%
(Top 10% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Excel Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Excel Charter Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Challenger Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kentwood Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Excel Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Excel Charter Academy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Challenger Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kentwood Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Excel Charter Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Challenger Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
107
72
Grade 1 Students
84
51
Grade 2 Students
85
76
Grade 3 Students
85
62
Grade 4 Students
85
47
Grade 5 Students
84
59
Grade 6 Students
85
-
Grade 7 Students
84
-
Grade 8 Students
84
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Excel Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Excel Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Challenger Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kentwood Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
6%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Excel Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Excel Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Challenger Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kentwood Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Excel Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Excel Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Challenger Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kentwood Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
33%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Excel Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Excel Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Challenger Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kentwood Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
32%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Excel Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Excel Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Challenger Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kentwood Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Excel Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Excel Charter Academy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Challenger Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kentwood Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.75
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Excel Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Excel Charter Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Challenger Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kentwood Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
71%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Excel Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Excel Charter Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Challenger Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kentwood Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Excel Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Excel Charter Academy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Challenger Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kentwood Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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