For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 836 students in Vestaburg Community Schools. 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 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
836 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Vestaburg Community Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 45% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#437 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Graduation Rate
45%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)63%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 1996–2014. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
12%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
5%
18%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
80%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,933 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,045 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$13 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,933
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,045
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Vestaburg Community Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vestaburg Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7100 Avenue B
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5343
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5343
Gr: 6-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Vestaburg Community Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7100 Avenue B
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5284
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5284
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School
Alternative School
7188 Avenue B
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5353
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5353
Gr: 9-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vestaburg Community Schools?
Vestaburg Community Schools manages 3 public schools serving 836 students.
What is the rank of Vestaburg Community Schools?
Vestaburg Community Schools is ranked #462 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Vestaburg Community Schools?
80% of Vestaburg Community Schools students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vestaburg Community Schools?
Vestaburg Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Vestaburg Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,045 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
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