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#2228 of 3,192 schools in MI
Virtual Learning Academy Consortium
School · Oakland Schools · Waterford, MI
An Oakland Schools school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2111 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford, MI 48328
- Math 30% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 51% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Virtual Learning Academy Consortium score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Virtual Learning Academy Consortium sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low7/100K
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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
$69,788
Median home value
$210,800
Median rent
$1,041/mo
College educated
27.1%
Homeownership
65.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48328; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakside Prep AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–11 | 0.5 mi | 1,362 | Compare → |
| Childrens Village SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Pontiac Academy for ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 553 | Compare → |
| Kennedy CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 47 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Oakland Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $62,334NCES 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.
Virtual Learning Academy Consortium is listed in Oakland Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Virtual Learning Academy Consortium
Virtual Learning Academy Consortium is a public school in Waterford, MI, part of Oakland Schools, serving approximately 290 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 29:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,228 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Virtual Learning Academy Consortium
What grades does Virtual Learning Academy Consortium serve?
Virtual Learning Academy Consortium serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Virtual Learning Academy Consortium?
Virtual Learning Academy Consortium has an enrollment of approximately 290 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virtual Learning Academy Consortium?
The student-teacher ratio at Virtual Learning Academy Consortium 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 Virtual Learning Academy Consortium rank in MI?
Virtual Learning Academy Consortium ranks #2,228 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Virtual Learning Academy Consortium's MySchoolScout rating?
Virtual Learning Academy Consortium has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Virtual Learning Academy Consortium?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Virtual Learning Academy Consortium has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Virtual Learning Academy Consortium a charter school?
No, Virtual Learning Academy Consortium is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Virtual Learning Academy Consortium a Title I school?
No, Virtual Learning Academy Consortium is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Virtual Learning Academy Consortium?
48.6% of students at Virtual Learning Academy Consortium 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
- 290
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Phone
- (248) 209-2037
- Area population (ZIP 48328)
- 25,409
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 48328; 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, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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