Vanderbilt Charter Academy vs. Jefferson
Should I attend Vanderbilt Charter Academy or Jefferson? 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
Vanderbilt Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Jefferson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-5
Total Students
458 students
337 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1256 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1592 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
75
54
Grade 1 Students
53
54
Grade 2 Students
52
49
Grade 3 Students
53
53
Grade 4 Students
41
66
Grade 5 Students
51
61
Grade 6 Students
48
-
Grade 7 Students
50
-
Grade 8 Students
35
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
58%
48%
% Black
5%
15%
% White
30%
30%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
76%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%