Serving 446 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Ada Vista Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ada Vista Elementary School serves the southern part of Ada, MI, covering an attendance zone of approximately 3.9 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ada Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Ada Vista Elementary School's student population of 446 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
446 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ada Vista Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ada Vista Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#902 out of 3025 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ada Vista Elementary School's ranking?
Ada Vista Elementary School is ranked #902 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Ada Vista Elementary School often compared to?
Ada Vista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ada Elementary School, Aberdeen Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Ada Vista Elementary School?
446 students attend Ada Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Ada Vista Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ada Vista Elementary School?
Ada Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ada Vista Elementary School offer ?
Ada Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ada Vista Elementary School part of?
Ada Vista Elementary School is part of Forest Hills School District.
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