Is Innocademy a good school?

Innocademy ranks 590 th of 1486 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Innocademy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 267 students attended Innocademy.

What is the racial makeup of Innocademy?

Students at Innocademy are 60% White, 31% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Innocademy

Summary:

Innocademy is a public magnet charter school located in Zeeland, Michigan, serving 269 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The school stands out for its strong academic performance, diverse student population, and unique challenges it faces.

Academically, Innocademy consistently outperforms the state average in M-Step English Language Arts and Math assessments across multiple grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, Innocademy's 3rd grade students scored 52.3% proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 39.6%. This academic success is particularly notable when compared to nearby schools like Hope Academy of West Michigan and West MI Academy of Environmental Science. However, Innocademy faces higher rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 10.3% in 2018-2019 to 35.5% in 2021-2022, which may impact student learning and achievement.

Innocademy's student population is also more racially diverse compared to nearby schools, with 64.31% White, 27.14% Hispanic, and 6.69% two or more races in the 2022-2023 school year. This diversity could be a strength, providing a more inclusive learning environment. Additionally, Innocademy serves a population with a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 39.64% in 2020-2021 to 47.21% in 2022-2023, indicating a higher level of socioeconomic need. To address these unique needs, Innocademy has increased its spending per student from $8,824 in 2019-2020 to $10,457 in 2022-2023.

Detail:

Public, Magnet, Charter, Alternative PK, KG-12

8485 Homestead Dr
Zeeland, MI 49464

(248) 505-6829

District: Innocademy

SchoolDigger Rank:
590^th of 1,486 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,457

Student/teacher ratio: 9.9

Number of students: 267

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.3%

Hispanic:

30.7%

Two or more races:

6.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Innocademy ranks better than 60.3% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.49. (See more...)

Compare Details Innocademy ranks better than 57.7% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.9. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.3%), Hispanic (30.7%), two or more races (6.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Innocademy is 9.9. (See more...)

Compare Innocademy employs 26.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Innocademy is $10,457.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Innocademy:

SchoolDigger ranks Innocademy 590^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Innocademy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Innocademy 379^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Innocademy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Innocademy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	65.70	519^th	1580	67.2%
2016	63.07	545^th	1548	64.8%
2017	49.95	689^th	1466	53.0%
2018	60.34	611^th	1448	57.8%
2019	58.81	538^th	1408	61.8%
2021	49.45	526^th	1153	54.4%
2022	47.50	657^th	1344	51.1%
2023	62.17	517^th	1470	64.8%
2024	57.49	590^th	1486	60.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Innocademy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	93.10	32^nd	1397	97.7%
2023	51.50	594^th	1350	56.0%
2024	52.66	589^th	1381	57.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Innocademy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	59.97	589^th	1443	59.2%
2019	54.67	508^th	1171	56.6%
2021	58.56	308^th	902	65.9%
2023	68.54	325^th	1321	75.4%
2024	57.42	508^th	1342	62.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Innocademy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	58.02	599^th	1446	58.6%
2022	48.22	566^th	1139	50.3%
2023	58.62	513^th	1334	61.5%
2024	52.47	596^th	1347	55.8%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Innocademy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	52.37	597^th	1253	52.4%
2019	55.84	474^th	1128	58.0%
2021	39.41	611^th	1005	39.2%
2022	42.02	638^th	1102	42.1%
2023	63.81	391^st	1198	67.4%
2024	60.77	439^th	1204	63.5%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Innocademy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	81.97	121^st	919	86.8%
2016	60.66	322^nd	894	64.0%
2017	68.60	199^th	821	75.8%
2018	73.80	198^th	838	76.4%
2019	70.92	189^th	792	76.1%
2021	74.37	121^st	675	82.1%
2022	77.35	127^th	776	83.6%
2023	32.46	581^st	883	34.2%
2024	51.90	379^th	897	57.7%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Innocademy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	64.13	257^th	794	67.6%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Innocademy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	64.02	208^th	678	69.3%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	151	3	1	33	0	0	4	192
2014	180	4	6	40	0	0	7	237
2015	183	8	6	43	0	0	16	256
2016	211	5	10	50	0	0	13	289
2017	217	8	11	56	0	1	13	306
2018	236	11	13	56	1	1	15	333
2019	241	12	9	59	1	0	18	340
2020	232	12	7	56	0	0	17	324
2021	202	8	5	49	0	0	16	280
2022	190	6	8	70	0	0	23	297
2023	173	3	1	73	1	0	18	269
2024	161	1	2	82	3	0	18	267

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Innocademy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	192	10.1	18.9	12.5
2014	237	14.4	16.4	19
2015	256	16.0	16.0	21.5
2016	289	17.0	17.0	13.1
2017	306	20.0	15.3	19.3
2018	333	19.3	17.2	30.6
2019	340	29.1	11.6	30.3
2020	324	27.0	11.9	39.5
2021	280	25.4	10.9	39.6
2022	297	23.8	12.4	45.5
2023	269	23.6	11.3	47.2
2024	267	26.7	9.9	47.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Innocademy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	192	10.1	18.9	12.5
2014	237	14.4	16.4	19
2015	256	16.0	16.0	21.5
2016	289	17.0	17.0	13.1
2017	306	20.0	15.3	19.3
2018	333	19.3	17.2	30.6
2019	340	29.1	11.6	30.3
2020	324	27.0	11.9	39.5
2021	280	25.4	10.9	39.6
2022	297	23.8	12.4	45.5
2023	269	23.6	11.3	47.2
2024	267	26.7	9.9	47.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Innocademy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$349 (4.2%)	$7,868 (95.8%)	$8,217
2020	$375 (4.2%)	$8,450 (95.8%)	$8,824
2021	$880 (8.1%)	$10,032 (91.9%)	$10,912
2022	$1,106 (11.0%)	$8,973 (89.0%)	$10,079
2023	$1,684 (16.1%)	$8,773 (83.9%)	$10,457

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Innocademy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 538^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 517^th of 1470 Elementary schools	3%
Ranks 189^th of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 581^st of 883 Middle schools	41.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Innocademy)	63.9	59.4	4.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Innocademy)	63.9	59.4	4.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Innocademy)	55.6	46.9	8.7%
3rd Grade Math (Innocademy)	55.6	46.9	8.7%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Innocademy)	54.8	61.5	6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Innocademy)	54.8	61.5	6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Innocademy)	45.2	42.3	2.9%
4th Grade Math (Innocademy)	45.2	42.3	2.9%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Innocademy)	53.7	56.5	2.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Innocademy)	53.7	56.5	2.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Innocademy)	19.5	34.8	15.3%
5th Grade Math (Innocademy)	19.5	34.8	15.3%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Innocademy)	19.5	17.4	2.1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Innocademy)	19.5	17.4	2.1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	17.4	18.6	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Innocademy)	48.3	21.4	26.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Innocademy)	48.3	21.4	26.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
6th Grade Math (Innocademy)	51.7	21.4	30.3%
6th Grade Math (Innocademy)	51.7	21.4	30.3%
6th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.1	29.6	5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Innocademy)	55	23.1	31.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Innocademy)	55	23.1	31.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	340	269	20.9%
African American	12	3	75%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	9	1	88.9%
Hispanic	59	73	23.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	241	173	28.2%
Two or More Races	18	18
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.3%	47.2%	16.9%

Schools Near Innocademy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)			M-Step Social Studies (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Innocademy	Public, Magnet, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	8485 Homestead Dr	Zeeland	49464	Ottawa County	Innocademy	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(248) 505-6829	267	27	9.9	47.9%	161 (60.3%)	1 (0.4%)	82 (30.7%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.7%)								(n/a)	71.4	21.4			52.3	55.2	50.0	37.5		38.6	40.0	37.5	25.0		45.8	42.9		20.8			$10,457	$1,684	$8,773
ICademy Global	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	8485 Homestead Dr	Zeeland	49464	Ottawa County	ICademy Global	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(616) 748-5637	227	16	14.1	40.5%	173 (76.2%)	3 (1.3%)	29 (12.8%)	3 (1.3%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.5%)								(n/a)	70.6	17.7	50.0	27.8				52.9	47.4				41.2	15.8		52.9	50.0		17.7	47.2	$12,608	$2,507	$10,101
West Ottawa Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	215 Beech St	Holland	49424	Ottawa County	West Ottawa Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(616) 786-2299	35	1	25.0	54.3%	21 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (25.7%)	2 (5.7%)	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.7%)								(n/a)																					$20,226	$5,852	$14,374
Sheldon Pines School	Public, Alternative	K-12	6542 136th Ave	Holland	49424	Ottawa County	Ottawa Area Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(616) 738-8970	24	6	3.9	54.2%	12 (50.0%)	4 (16.7%)	5 (20.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (12.5%)								(n/a)
Hamilton Virtual School	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	4815 136th Ave	Hamilton	49419	Allegan County	Hamilton Community Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(269) 751-5148	151	8	17.8	43.7%	118 (78.1%)	1 (0.7%)	11 (7.3%)	1 (0.7%)	4 (2.6%)	1 (0.7%)	15 (9.9%)								(n/a)					53.9		53.9			30.8		23.1			61.5			23.1			$9,287	$814	$8,473
Ottawa Area Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	10160 96th Ave	Allendale	49401	Ottawa County	Ottawa Area Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(616) 895-4303	88	30	2.9	36.4%	60 (68.2%)	4 (4.5%)	15 (17.0%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (8.0%)								(n/a)
Lighthouse Academy Ottawa Juvenile Detention Center	Public, Charter, Alternative	3-12	12120 Fillmore St	West Olive	49460	Ottawa County	Lighthouse Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(616) 786-4130	21	4	5.3	85.7%	12 (57.1%)	3 (14.3%)	5 (23.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.8%)								(n/a)																					$16,508	$8,152	$8,357
Pine Grove Learning Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	2101 52nd St SW	Wyoming	49519	Kent County	Kent Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(616) 410-4900	82	17	4.8	37.8%	35 (42.7%)	18 (22.0%)	18 (22.0%)	3 (3.7%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.3%)								(n/a)
Byron Center Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	9930 Burlingame Ave SW	Byron Center	49315	Kent County	Byron Center Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 878-4852	190	18	10.3	45.8%	153 (80.5%)	3 (1.6%)	24 (12.6%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.2%)								(n/a)	57.1	21.4			73.7	55.6	35.7	40.0	47.4	63.2	27.8	35.7	26.7	31.6	42.9	21.4	58.3		28.6	75.0	$10,924	$1,600	$9,324
West MI Academy of Environmental Science	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	4463 Leonard St NW	Grand Rapids	49534	Kent County	West MI Academy of Environmental Science	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 791-7454	669	52	12.7	58.0%	408 (61.0%)	67 (10.0%)	158 (23.6%)	8 (1.2%)	12 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.4%)								(n/a)	76.5	41.2	75.0	64.3	34.5	43.1	48.2	38.8	35.7	40.0	36.9	37.5	32.0	44.4	46.4	52.9	78.6	10.7	44.1	89.3	$11,180	$2,059	$9,121

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