Vanguard Charter Academy
Rank
: 9/
Top 20%10
Tel:
(616) 538-3630
Vanguard Charter Academy serves 775 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Vanguard Charter Academy placed in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Vanguard Charter Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Vanguard Charter Academy's student population of 775 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 775 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
Vanguard Charter Academy is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Vanguard Charter Academy is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #443 out of 3119 schools (Top 20%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 37% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 43% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 31% | 8% |
| Black | 6% | 18% |
| White | 53% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.52 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vanguard Charter Academy School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Vanguard Charter Academy is Wyoming Junior High School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Marshall Elementary School (1.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Wyoming Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center Special Education School Grades: PK
1.3 miles
977 44th St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 532-1585 1.3 PK n/a - Wyoming Huntington Woods Early Childhood Center Grades: PK
1.4 miles
1840 38th St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49519
(616) 530-5671 1.4 PK n/a - Byron Center Marshall Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: PK-4 | 531 students10
1.5 miles
1756 64th St Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6300 1.5 PK-4 531 - Wyoming Oriole Park Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-4 | 328 students10
1.5 miles
1420 40th St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 530-7558 1.5 PK-4 328 - Grand Rapids West Kelloggsville School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-3 | 303 students10
1.8 miles
4555 Magnolia Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 532-1595 1.8 K-3 303
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Learn about how your school will address pandemic health issues, such as the H1N1 virus, and how you can be proactive in learning about school closing guidelines.
Learn how parents of gifted children can find additional academic challenges and support programs both in and outside of public schools.
Learn more about the debate behind private school vouchers and whether they are a viable public school alternative for your child.
