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Vestaburg Community Elem School

Elementary School · Vestaburg Community Schools · Vestaburg, MI

An elementary school in Vestaburg, MI where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7188 AVENUE B, Vestaburg, MI 48891

  • Math 32% vs MI 35% (2022)
  • Reading 31% vs MI 42% (2022)
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-11.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.8 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$11,788
Chronic Absenteeism17.1%

Students at Vestaburg Community Elem School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
35%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency31%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
42%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

63.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Vestaburg Community Elem 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average330/100K

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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

$53,661

Median home value

$123,300

Median rent

$872/mo

College educated

14.4%

Homeownership

88.9%

Poverty rate

21%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48891; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cedar Lake Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–83.5 mi29Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Vestaburg Community Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$11,788NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Vestaburg Community Elem School is listed in Vestaburg Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Vestaburg Community Elem School

Vestaburg Community Elem School is a public elementary school in Vestaburg, MI, part of Vestaburg Community Schools, serving approximately 310 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,947 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Vestaburg Community Elem School

What grades does Vestaburg Community Elem School serve?

Vestaburg Community Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Vestaburg Community Elem School?

Vestaburg Community Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Vestaburg Community Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Vestaburg Community Elem School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Vestaburg Community Elem School rank in MI?

Vestaburg Community Elem School ranks #1,947 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Vestaburg Community Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Vestaburg Community Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Vestaburg Community Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Vestaburg Community Elem School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Vestaburg Community Elem School a charter school?

No, Vestaburg Community Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Vestaburg Community Elem School a Title I school?

No, Vestaburg Community Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vestaburg Community Elem School?

63.9% of students at Vestaburg Community Elem 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
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
310
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Montcalm County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.1%
Area population (ZIP 48891)
2,923
Area average commute
36.3 min
Area median age
34.9
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 48891; 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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