Elementary Schools in Endeavor Charter Academy

Endeavor Charter Academy is the sole elementary school serving grades K-8 in Battle Creek, Michigan. With a diverse student population of 679 students, the school faces significant challenges, including below-average academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a large percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Academically, Endeavor Charter Academy struggles to meet state proficiency standards, with English Language Arts and Mathematics scores ranging from 25.6% to 35.7%, compared to state averages of 39.6% to 44% and 31% to 43.4%, respectively. The school's performance has also declined over the past three years, dropping in the statewide Endeavor Charter Academy rankings from 981 out of 1,470 Michigan elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 1,051 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024.

Compounding the academic challenges, Endeavor Charter Academy faces a chronic absenteeism rate of 43%, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, 86.6% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. While the school's spending per student of $11,807 is slightly higher than the state average, the combination of socioeconomic factors and academic struggles suggests that Endeavor Charter Academy may benefit from targeted interventions and support programs to address the specific needs of its students.