Vestaburg Community Schools School District

7188 Avenue B
Vestaburg, MI 48891-9502
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 912 students in Vestaburg Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Vestaburg Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
912 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

District Rank

Vestaburg Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 40-44% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MI)
#482 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Vestaburg Community Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25-29%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Vestaburg Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35-39%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vestaburg Community Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40-44%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Vestaburg Community Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.55
# American Indian Students
2 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
135 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
9%
# Black Students
47 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
5%
18%
# White Students
694 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
76%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
34 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
51
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
36
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
49
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
46
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
48
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
65
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
46
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
42
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
30
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
111
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
124
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
114
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
150
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,026 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,371 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of Vestaburg Community Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$10 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of Vestaburg Community Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,026
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Vestaburg Community Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,371
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in Vestaburg Community Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Vestaburg Community Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
719 36th St Sw
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5353
Grades: 9-12
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
Vestaburg Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7100 Avenue B
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5343
Grades: 7-12
| 238 students
Rank: #33.
Vestaburg Community Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7100 Avenue B
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5284
Grades: PK-6
| 341 students
Rank: n/an/a
7188 Avenue B
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5353
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Vestaburg Community Schools School District?
Vestaburg Community Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 912 students.
What is the rank of Vestaburg Community Schools School District?
Vestaburg Community Schools School District is ranked #485 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Vestaburg Community Schools School District?
76% of Vestaburg Community Schools School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vestaburg Community Schools School District?
Vestaburg Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Vestaburg Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,371 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 912 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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