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Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy

High School · Carson City-crystal Area Schools · Carson City, MI

A Carson City-crystal Area Schools high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

213 E SHERMAN ST, Carson City, MI 48811

  • Math 25% proficient (2019)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2019)
  • 49.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change+0.07 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2019
TrendStable
Academics5.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2019 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2019 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2019 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2019 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
College Readiness5.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate49.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio45:1
District spending per student$13,478

Students at Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2019 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency25%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 25% across the 6-year record (2014–2019).

Show all 5 years by subject
2014
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2014-2019) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2014-2019)

Based on 10 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

73.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average354/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carson City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$66,875

Median home value

$157,800

Median rent

$766/mo

College educated

9.2%

Homeownership

77.4%

Poverty rate

13.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48811; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Carson Citycrystal High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.99–120.0 mi213Compare →
Fellowship Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition5.2privatePK–110.8 mi108Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Carson City-crystal Area Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$13,478NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy is listed in Carson City-Crystal Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy

Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy is a public high school in Carson City, MI, part of Carson City-crystal Area Schools, serving approximately 45 students in grades 6th-12th with a 45:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,171 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2019).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy

What grades does Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy serve?

Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy?

Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy is 45:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy rank in MI?

Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy ranks #2,171 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2019).

Is Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy a charter school?

No, Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy a Title I school?

No, Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy?

73.3% of students at Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
45
Student-Teacher Ratio
45:1
Teachers (FTE)
1
Type
alternative
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Montcalm County
4-Year Graduation
49.5%
Area population (ZIP 48811)
7,416
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
39.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48811; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2019; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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