Needs Improvement
#3006 of 3,192 schools in MI
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy
School · Vandercook Lake Public Schools · Jackson, MI
A school in Jackson, MI where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1000 EAST GOLF AVE, Jackson, MI 49203
- Math 25% proficient (2017)
- Reading 25% proficient (2017)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2016, to 25% in 2017, across a 2-year record (2016–2017).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2016-2017) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2016-2017)
Based on 4 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.2%
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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Where Vandercook Lake 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,833/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jackson), 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
$55,689
Median home value
$150,900
Median rent
$992/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
67.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson ISD Local Based Special Education ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 264 | Compare → |
| Jackson Christian Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| Youth Home Jackson ISDEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | 4.3 mi | 20 | 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.
Vandercook Lake Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,261NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy is listed in Vandercook Lake Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy is a public school in Jackson, MI, part of Vandercook Lake Public Schools, serving approximately 44 students in grades 1st-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,006 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2017) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy
What grades does Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy serve?
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy?
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 44 students.
How does Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy rank in MI?
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy ranks #3,006 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2017) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2017).
Is Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy?
93.2% of students at Vandercook Lake 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
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 44
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.3%
- Phone
- (517) 782-9044
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 49203)
- 36,520
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 49203; 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, 2016-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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