Below Average
#2545 of 3,192 schools in MI
Climaxscotts Virtual Academy
High School · Climax-scotts Community Schools · Climax, MI
A Climax-scotts Community Schools high school serving grades 5th – 12th.
372 SOUTH MAIN ST, Climax, MI 49034
- Math 25% proficient (2019)
- Reading 25% proficient (2019)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Climaxscotts Virtual Academy score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 2-year record (2018–2019).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2019) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2019)
Based on 4 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Climaxscotts 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated879/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,939
Median home value
$205,300
Median rent
$880/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
88.8%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49034; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climaxscotts High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Prairie Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–11 | 4.0 mi | 26 | Compare → |
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.
Climax-scotts Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,751NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Climaxscotts Virtual Academy is listed in Climax-Scotts Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Climaxscotts Virtual Academy
Climaxscotts Virtual Academy is a public high school in Climax, MI, part of Climax-scotts Community Schools, serving approximately 71 students in grades 5th-12th with a 71:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,545 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Climaxscotts Virtual Academy
What grades does Climaxscotts Virtual Academy serve?
Climaxscotts Virtual Academy serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Climaxscotts Virtual Academy?
Climaxscotts Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 71 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Climaxscotts Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Climaxscotts Virtual Academy is 71:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Climaxscotts Virtual Academy rank in MI?
Climaxscotts Virtual Academy ranks #2,545 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Climaxscotts Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Climaxscotts Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Climaxscotts Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Climaxscotts Virtual Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2019).
Is Climaxscotts Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Climaxscotts Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Climaxscotts Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Climaxscotts Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Climaxscotts Virtual Academy?
76.1% of students at Climaxscotts 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
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 71
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 71:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Kalamazoo County
- Phone
- (269) 746-2401
- Area population (ZIP 49034)
- 2,066
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
Official sources & links
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 49034; 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, 2018-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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