Serving 72 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Vanderbilt Area School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Vanderbilt Area School covers the entire school district in Vanderbilt, MI, encompassing approximately 136 square miles. Families living within the zone can typically reach the school within 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 7.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14.5 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vanderbilt Area School's student population of 72 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
72 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Vanderbilt Area School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vanderbilt Area School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2376 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
99%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)69.4%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vanderbilt Area School's ranking?
Vanderbilt Area School is ranked #2376 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Vanderbilt Area School often compared to?
Vanderbilt Area Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Ohio Elementary School, South Maple Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vanderbilt Area School?
The graduation rate of Vanderbilt Area School is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Vanderbilt Area School?
72 students attend Vanderbilt Area School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Vanderbilt Area School students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vanderbilt Area School?
Vanderbilt Area School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Vanderbilt Area School offer ?
Vanderbilt Area School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vanderbilt Area School part of?
Vanderbilt Area School is part of Vanderbilt Area Schools.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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