Vista Meadows Academy School District

20651 West Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127-2622
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Vista Meadows Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 86 students in Vista Meadows Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Vista Meadows Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,509 Schools
# Students
86 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
3 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
29:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Vista Meadows Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 40-49% has increased from 20% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#168 out of 866 school districts
(Top 20%)
<50%
34%
<50%
45%
40-49%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
88%
18%
% White
11%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,640 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,558 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,640
$18,510
Spending / Student
$13,558
$17,693

Best Vista Meadows Academy School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vista Meadows Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20651 West Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 240-4347
Grades: K-12
| 86 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Vista Meadows Academy School District?
Vista Meadows Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 86 students.
What is the rank of Vista Meadows Academy School District?
Vista Meadows Academy School District is ranked #139 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vista Meadows Academy School District?
88% of Vista Meadows Academy School District students are Black, 11% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vista Meadows Academy School District?
Vista Meadows Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 29:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Vista Meadows Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,558 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 86 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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