Excel Charter Academy vs Universal Learning Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Michigan, United States, 197 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
Universal Learning Academy
Westland · Charter other · Grades PK–12
761 students
| Measure | Excel Charter Academy Grand Rapids, Michigan | Universal Learning Academy Westland, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 791 | 761 |
| Enrollment | 791 | 761 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.6% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 16% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Westland |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excel Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (59% vs 16%).
- •Excel Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 31%).
- •Excel Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.6% vs 90.9%).
- •Universal Learning Academy does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 19.3).
- •Excel Charter Academy is the larger school with 791 students compared with 761.
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 Universal Learning 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 Universal Learning Academy?
About 197 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Westland in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excel Charter Academy: 791. Universal Learning Academy: 761. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excel Charter Academy and Universal Learning Academy rank in Michigan?
Excel Charter Academy is unranked and Universal Learning Academy is unranked among other schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).