Jefferson vs. Vanderbilt Charter Academy
Should I attend Jefferson or Vanderbilt Charter Academy? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jefferson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Vanderbilt Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jefferson ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 458 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Vanderbilt Charter Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-8
Total Students
337 students
458 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1592 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1256 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
48%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
54
75
Grade 1 Students
54
53
Grade 2 Students
49
52
Grade 3 Students
53
53
Grade 4 Students
66
41
Grade 5 Students
61
51
Grade 6 Students
-
48
Grade 7 Students
-
50
Grade 8 Students
-
35
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
48%
58%
% Black
15%
5%
% White
30%
30%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
71%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
