Momentum Academy

www.momentumacademy.org

Charter School 219 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Momentum Academy, located at 99 E Woodward Heights Blvd in Hazel Park, Michigan, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K-8. The school operates with a focus on providing a structured, supportive academic environment that emphasizes both rigorous core curriculum and the development of strong character traits. By prioritizing small class sizes and personalized attention, the academy aims to bridge achievement gaps and ensure that every student, regardless of their starting point, has the tools necessary to succeed in high school and beyond.

Beyond traditional academics, Momentum Academy places a significant emphasis on community involvement and the social-emotional growth of its students. The school fosters a close-knit culture where staff, families, and students collaborate to create a safe and inclusive learning atmosphere. Through a blend of traditional instructional methods and modern educational technology, Momentum Academy strives to equip its learners with the critical thinking and interpersonal skills required to thrive in an evolving global society.

219

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Momentum Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	144
Black	56
Two or More	8

Hispanic
144 (65.8%)
Black
56 (25.6%)
White
11 (5.0%)
Two or More
8 (3.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Momentum Academy
Phone:	(248)682-5000
Website:	http://www.momentumacademy.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	219
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	192
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 27

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 18

Grade 6 22

Grade 7 23

Grade 8 19