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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Students by Grade |
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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% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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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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