Top Rankings
Paragon Charter Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 604 students in Paragon Charter Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Paragon Charter Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% 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
3,509 Schools
# Students
604 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Paragon Charter Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#166 out of 866 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
8%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
9%
% Black
23%
18%
% White
44%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,780 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,608 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,780
$18,510
Spending / Student
$10,608
$17,693
Best Paragon Charter Academy School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paragon Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3750 Mccain Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 750-9500
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 750-9500
Grades: K-8
| 604 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paragon Charter Academy School District?
Paragon Charter Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 604 students.
What is the rank of Paragon Charter Academy School District?
Paragon Charter Academy School District is ranked #185 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paragon Charter Academy School District?
44% of Paragon Charter Academy School District students are White, 23% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paragon Charter Academy School District?
Paragon Charter Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Paragon Charter Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,608 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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