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Vanderbilt Area School
School · Vanderbilt Area Schools · Vanderbilt, MI
A school in Vanderbilt, MI where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
947 DONOVAN ST, Vanderbilt, MI 49795
- Math 25% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 35% vs MI 46% (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Vanderbilt Area School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 30% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vanderbilt Area School 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low205/100K
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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
$57,367
Median home value
$162,700
Median rent
$918/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49795; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Vanderbilt Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,714NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vanderbilt Area School is listed in Vanderbilt Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vanderbilt Area School
Vanderbilt Area School is a public school in Vanderbilt, MI, part of Vanderbilt Area Schools, serving approximately 112 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 28:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,411 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vanderbilt Area School
What grades does Vanderbilt Area School serve?
Vanderbilt Area School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Vanderbilt Area School?
Vanderbilt Area School has an enrollment of approximately 112 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vanderbilt Area School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vanderbilt Area School is 28:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vanderbilt Area School rank in MI?
Vanderbilt Area School ranks #2,411 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Vanderbilt Area School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vanderbilt Area School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Vanderbilt Area School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vanderbilt Area School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Vanderbilt Area School a charter school?
No, Vanderbilt Area School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vanderbilt Area School a Title I school?
No, Vanderbilt Area School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vanderbilt Area School?
92.9% of students at Vanderbilt Area School 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 112
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Otsego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.6%
- Phone
- (989) 983-2561
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 49795)
- 1,918
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 49795; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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