Excel Charter Academy vs Sherwood Global Studies Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excel Charter Academy
Grand Rapids · Charter other · Grades PK–12
791 students
Sherwood Global Studies Academy
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
121 students
| Measure | Excel Charter Academy Grand Rapids, Michigan | Sherwood Global Studies Academy Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1335 of 1,581 |
| National rank | – | #45252 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 791 | 121 |
| Enrollment | 791 | 121 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.6% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 12% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excel Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (59% vs 12%).
- •Excel Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 17%).
- •Excel Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.6% vs 76.9%).
- •Sherwood Global Studies Academy does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 19.3).
- •Excel Charter Academy is the larger school with 791 students compared with 121.
- •Excel Charter Academy is a charter school while Sherwood Global Studies Academy is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Excel Charter Academy better than Sherwood Global Studies Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Excel Charter Academy and Sherwood Global Studies Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excel Charter Academy: 791. Sherwood Global Studies Academy: 121. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excel Charter Academy and Sherwood Global Studies Academy rank in Michigan?
Excel Charter Academy is unranked and Sherwood Global Studies Academy is 1335th of 1,581 among other schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).