Very Good
#694 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 22% in state
Vanderbilt Charter Academy
Elementary School · Vanderbilt Charter Academy · Holland, MI
A charter elementary school in Holland, MI where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
301 WEST 16TH ST, Holland, MI 49423
- Math 48% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 61% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vanderbilt Charter Academy score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vanderbilt Charter 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 74Very Walkable
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,621/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Holland), 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
$78,524
Median home value
$254,800
Median rent
$1,143/mo
College educated
36.6%
Homeownership
74.1%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49423; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Language Academy at Van RaalteEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Calvary Schools of HollandPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 173 | Compare → |
| WestEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| JeffersonEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 277 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Vanderbilt Charter Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,235NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Vanderbilt Charter Academy is listed in Vanderbilt Charter Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vanderbilt Charter Academy
Vanderbilt Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Holland, MI, part of Vanderbilt Charter Academy, serving approximately 432 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #694 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vanderbilt Charter Academy
What grades does Vanderbilt Charter Academy serve?
Vanderbilt Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Vanderbilt Charter Academy?
Vanderbilt Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 432 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vanderbilt Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Vanderbilt Charter Academy is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vanderbilt Charter Academy rank in MI?
Vanderbilt Charter Academy ranks #694 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Vanderbilt Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Vanderbilt Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vanderbilt Charter Academy has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Vanderbilt Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Vanderbilt Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Vanderbilt Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Vanderbilt Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vanderbilt Charter Academy?
80.1% of students at Vanderbilt Charter 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 432
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Ottawa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.6%
- Phone
- (616) 820-5050
- Area population (ZIP 49423)
- 46,693
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
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 · 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 49423; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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