Paramount Charter Academy vs ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paramount Charter Academy
Kalamazoo · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
373 students
ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
427 students
| Measure | Paramount Charter Academy Kalamazoo, Michigan | ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School Kalamazoo, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1394 of 1,581 | #598 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #46829 of 50,301 | #22027 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 373 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 50.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 49% |
| city | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.5 vs 16.6).
- •ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 17%).
- •ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 31%).
- •ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 95.2%).
- •Paramount Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 15.8).
- •ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School is the larger school with 427 students compared with 373.
- •Paramount Charter Academy is a charter school while ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School 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 Paramount Charter Academy better than ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School ranks higher (54.5 vs 16.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Paramount Charter Academy and ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paramount Charter Academy: 373. ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paramount Charter Academy and ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Paramount Charter Academy is 1394th of 1,581 and ParkwoodUpjohn Elementary School is 598th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).