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#2745 of 3,192 schools in MI

Vicksburg Pathways High School

High School · Vicksburg Community Schools · Vicksburg, MI

A Vicksburg Community Schools high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

301 S Kalamazoo Street, Vicksburg, MI 49097

  • Math 10% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2021)
  • 49.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-2.83 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
College Readiness5.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate49.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio29:1
District spending per student$13,964

Students at Vicksburg Pathways High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency10%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2012–2021), then recovered 10 points since 2018, reaching 30% in 2021.

Show all 10 years
2012
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2012-2021) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2012-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 20 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

50.9%

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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The neighborhood

Where Vicksburg Pathways High 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 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,270/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vicksburg), 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

$82,051

Median home value

$224,400

Median rent

$933/mo

College educated

26.4%

Homeownership

84.3%

Poverty rate

6.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49097; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Vicksburg High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.09–120.3 mi726Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Vicksburg Community Schools

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$13,964NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Vicksburg Pathways High School is listed in Vicksburg Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Vicksburg Pathways High School

Vicksburg Pathways High School is a public high school in Vicksburg, MI, part of Vicksburg Community Schools, serving approximately 116 students in grades 9th-12th with a 29:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,745 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Vicksburg Pathways High School

What grades does Vicksburg Pathways High School serve?

Vicksburg Pathways High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Vicksburg Pathways High School?

Vicksburg Pathways High School has an enrollment of approximately 116 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Vicksburg Pathways High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Vicksburg Pathways High School is 29:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Vicksburg Pathways High School rank in MI?

Vicksburg Pathways High School ranks #2,745 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Vicksburg Pathways High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Vicksburg Pathways High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Vicksburg Pathways High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Vicksburg Pathways High School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021).

Is Vicksburg Pathways High School a charter school?

No, Vicksburg Pathways High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Vicksburg Pathways High School a Title I school?

No, Vicksburg Pathways High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vicksburg Pathways High School?

50.9% of students at Vicksburg Pathways High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
116
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
alternative
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Kalamazoo County
4-Year Graduation
49.5%
Area population (ZIP 49097)
11,452
Area average commute
22.5 min
Area median age
39.4
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 49097; 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, 2012-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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