Paramount Charter Academy vs West MI Academy of Arts and Academics
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 105 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
West MI Academy of Arts and Academics
Spring Lake · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
371 students
| Measure | Paramount Charter Academy Kalamazoo, Michigan | West MI Academy of Arts and Academics Spring Lake, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1394 of 1,581 | #584 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #46829 of 50,301 | #21698 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 373 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 38% |
| city | Kalamazoo | Spring Lake |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West MI Academy of Arts and Academics scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.0 vs 16.6).
- •West MI Academy of Arts and Academics does better on math proficiency (38% vs 17%).
- •West MI Academy of Arts and Academics does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 31%).
- •West MI Academy of Arts and Academics does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.7% vs 95.2%).
- •West MI Academy of Arts and Academics does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.5).
- •Paramount Charter Academy is the larger school with 373 students compared with 371.
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 West MI Academy of Arts and Academics?
On the Success Index (US), West MI Academy of Arts and Academics ranks higher (55.0 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 West MI Academy of Arts and Academics?
About 105 km in a straight line, between Kalamazoo and Spring Lake in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paramount Charter Academy: 373. West MI Academy of Arts and Academics: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paramount Charter Academy and West MI Academy of Arts and Academics rank in Michigan?
Paramount Charter Academy is 1394th of 1,581 and West MI Academy of Arts and Academics is 584th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).