Serving 318 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sharp Park Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than 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 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings
Sharp Park Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
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Sharp Park Academy's student population of 318 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
318 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
To develop caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through inner-cultural understanding and respect.
Sharp Park Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sharp Park Academy is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#119 out of 3025 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
30%
18%
White
48%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Sharp Park Academy's ranking?
Sharp Park Academy is ranked #119 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Sharp Park Academy often compared to?
Sharp Park Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Bean Elementary School, Paragon Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Sharp Park Academy?
318 students attend Sharp Park Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Sharp Park Academy students are White, 30% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sharp Park Academy?
Sharp Park Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sharp Park Academy offer ?
Sharp Park Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sharp Park Academy part of?
Sharp Park Academy is part of Jackson Public Schools.
School Reviews5 10/10/2025A good school and anyone who says it's bad its good now so chill1 10/10/2025Went to pick my step son up from school, like I do once a week but this time I had a problem. Backstory: my step sons grandmother works there as a teacher(moms mom). Anyway, I go inside to pick him up and his teacher asked me to go to the office to see if I was on the list, which in previous years I was on it and was able to pick him up not problem. I told his teacher this, and she said oh he must have "snuck by". Not something a parent wants to ever hear, especially when they are leaving. They play sides when it comes to families and I will NOT bring my children there ever!! Not a happy mom.5 10/10/2025A little gem! Diverse, cultural, and inclusive! Great school!!!!5 10/10/2025We are from the NYC area and are new to Jackson. WE LOVE THIS SCHOOL. I feel my daughter is with a group of bright, polite, and inclusive children. I am always greeted with kindness by students AND staff. They do exciting extra activities with the kids. There is a band, string, art, cultural celebrations, stem, and even a garden club (with a future kids' garden on site!). They are working on having art exhibits within the school by loaning works of art....how cool is that? Test scores are way above the area schools too, the teaching staff knows how to make them succeed for sure! If you want a school that is doing something ''different''....you have to check this Sharp Park out!Review Sharp Park Academy. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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A good school and anyone who says it's bad its good now so chill
Went to pick my step son up from school, like I do once a week but this time I had a problem. Backstory: my step sons grandmother works there as a teacher(moms mom). Anyway, I go inside to pick him up and his teacher asked me to go to the office to see if I was on the list, which in previous years I was on it and was able to pick him up not problem. I told his teacher this, and she said oh he must have "snuck by". Not something a parent wants to ever hear, especially when they are leaving. They play sides when it comes to families and I will NOT bring my children there ever!! Not a happy mom.
A little gem! Diverse, cultural, and inclusive! Great school!!!!
We are from the NYC area and are new to Jackson. WE LOVE THIS SCHOOL. I feel my daughter is with a group of bright, polite, and inclusive children. I am always greeted with kindness by students AND staff. They do exciting extra activities with the kids. There is a band, string, art, cultural celebrations, stem, and even a garden club (with a future kids' garden on site!). They are working on having art exhibits within the school by loaning works of art....how cool is that? Test scores are way above the area schools too, the teaching staff knows how to make them succeed for sure! If you want a school that is doing something ''different''....you have to check this Sharp Park out!
Review Sharp Park Academy. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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