Serving 112 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Vanderbilt Area School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vanderbilt Area School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Vanderbilt Area School's student population of 112 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 55% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
112 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Vanderbilt Area School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vanderbilt Area School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2390 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
96%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vanderbilt Area School's ranking?
Vanderbilt Area School is ranked #2390 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Vanderbilt Area School often compared to?
Vanderbilt Area Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Ohio Elementary School, South Maple Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vanderbilt Area School?
The graduation rate of Vanderbilt Area School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Vanderbilt Area School?
112 students attend Vanderbilt Area School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Vanderbilt Area School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vanderbilt Area School?
Vanderbilt Area School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vanderbilt Area School offer ?
Vanderbilt Area School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vanderbilt Area School part of?
Vanderbilt Area School is part of Vanderbilt Area Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 9/29/2022
Great school. Caring and well-trained staff who care about our learning. I believe I will go far after I graduate because of this school.
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