Serving 401 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Vanderbilt Charter Academy ranks in the top 30% 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 43% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vanderbilt Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Vanderbilt Charter Academy's student population of 401 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
401 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
School Rankings
Vanderbilt Charter Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vanderbilt Charter Academy is 0.60, which is more 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
#703 out of 3025 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Hispanic
57%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
5%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
White
26%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vanderbilt Charter Academy's ranking?
Vanderbilt Charter Academy is ranked #703 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Vanderbilt Charter Academy often compared to?
Vanderbilt Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle Crest Charter Academy, Jefferson by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Vanderbilt Charter Academy?
401 students attend Vanderbilt Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Vanderbilt Charter Academy students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vanderbilt Charter Academy?
Vanderbilt Charter Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Vanderbilt Charter Academy offer ?
Vanderbilt Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vanderbilt Charter Academy part of?
Vanderbilt Charter Academy is part of Vanderbilt Charter Academy School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
They Have an Awesome MS Science Teacher, Whooot Go ERL!!!!! XD And we do Great in Soccer WHOOT! 2006 NHA CHAMPS!! Go and look at our Shiney Trophys!!! we do alright Academics and have a good learning system, parents are involved alot...
2 10/10/2025
I appreciate the schools concern and attention to the security of staff and students. How ever as a grandmother, and one that is very involved with my family, I was offended by the way I was treated by office staff when I went in to give something to my granddaughter. I felt disrespected and unwelcomed. I always thought the school had and open door policy when it came to the people on the parents list of approved contacts. Hopefully this was just a misunderstanding and will not detour concerned family members from visiting their school.
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