New Branches Charter Academy

Charter Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8

3662 Poinsettia Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

Ken-O-Sha Park Neighborhood

5.0

3.3

398 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms. T Larkin

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
22%

Reading Proficiency
32%

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

32%

Math Proficiency

22%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

16:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

10.2%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

197:1

Student Diversity

Male

50.8%

Female

49.2%

Black

51.4%

Hispanic

25.1%

White

8.9%

Two or more races

7.8%

Asian or Pacific Islander

6.7%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 NicheUser

3/16/2022

New Branches is a great local community school. They offer such a unique opportunity with so much nature in the middle of the city. Great welcoming and supportive feel!

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2.0 other

10/17/2024

I've been here for so many years and it's gotten worse and worse. I have so many complaints about this school it's not good. They yell at little little kids especially tk-3 grade teachers. They have no shame about doing it either. They only clean busses and the school when it's time for a health ins...

5.0 parent

3/16/2022

NBCA provides a wonderfully unique approach to education. They provide an awesome STEAM program that leans into environmental education. They also have a great student advocates that provide awesome supports for student's mental and emotional well being.

5.0 other

3/16/2022

The community feel is outstanding. Feeling welcomed by each person I have interacted with. Also, what a great opportunity to have so much nature in the middle of the city! Check it out.

5.0 other

2/11/2022

New Branches provides a positive learning environment and a culture where children learn to become responsible citizens, and life-long learners

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Agents Specializing Near This School

Steve Grilley

West Edge Real Estate LLC

(616) 300-1855

168 Total Sales

3 Near This School

$176K - $250K Price Range

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David de Velder

Greenridge Realty (EGR)

(616) 816-4658

23 Total Sales

7 Near This School

$150K - $440K Price Range

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Brock Carlston

Greenridge - Nexes

(231) 666-0220

860 Total Sales

7 Near This School

$220K - $360K Price Range

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(616) 369-7280

534 Total Sales

82 Near This School

$97K - $900K Price Range

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Heather Miller

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(231) 867-0119

136 Total Sales

1 Near This School

$1,150,000 Price

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75 Total Sales

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$150K - $328K Price Range

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List Price Range

$185K - $407K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$311,071

Median Lot Size

15,463 Sq Ft

% Renters

53%

Average Household Income

$62,368

% of College Grads

31.8%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,776 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

86.6%

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1 Bath
752 Sq Ft

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Grand River Preparatory High School

9th to 12th
Charter

A-

Ottawa Hills Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Football

MacKay Jaycees Park

Baseball/Softball
Grills
Picnic Area

Ken-O-Sha Park

Basketball
Bike Trails
Picnic Area

Alger Park

Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Picnic Area

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Michigan Kent County Grand Rapids 49508 Ken-O-Sha Park

New Branches Charter Academy is a charter school for students in grades K-8 located at 3662 Poinsettia Ave SE in Grand Rapids, MI. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 398 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. New Branches Charter Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $311,071. Discover additional schools in the area, like Grand River Preparatory High School, Grand Rapids Christian Middle School, Brookwood Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Grand Rapids has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near New Branches Charter Academy.

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