Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center
Tel:
(810) 591-0850
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center serves 75 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center placed in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center's student population of 75 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 75 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 1 teachers |
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School Comparison
Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #725 out of 3119 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | <50% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 8% |
| Black | 20% | 18% |
| White | 57% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.52 |
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Graduation Rate | 30-39% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Atherton Community Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Atherton Vern Van Y Educational Center is Bendlecarmanainsworth Alternative Education (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Burton Glen Charter Academy (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Burton Burton Glen Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 538 students
0.5 miles
4171 East Atherton Rd
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 744-2300 0.5 K-8 538 - Flint Bendlecarmanainsworth Alternative Education Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 137 students
1.1 miles
G3493 Beveridge Rd
Flint, MI 48532
(810) 591-8220 1.1 6-12 137 - Burton Madison Academy High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 168 students
1.3 miles
3266 South Genesee Road
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 875-9050 1.3 9-12 168 - Flint Freeman School Magnet School
Grades: PK-6 | 307 students
1.4 miles
4001 Ogema Ave
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 760-1797 1.4 PK-6 307 - Burton Atherton Junior Senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 432 students
1.5 miles
3354 South Genesee Rd
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 591-9184 1.5 7-12 432
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