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#1891 of 3,192 schools in MI
Vista Meadows Academy
School · Vista Meadows Academy · Dearborn Heights, MI
A charter school in Dearborn Heights, MI where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
20651 WEST WARREN ST, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 34.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Vista Meadows Academy score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vista Meadows Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,707/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dearborn Heights), 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
$63,084
Median home value
$217,000
Median rent
$1,231/mo
College educated
28.8%
Homeownership
72.8%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48127; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Vista Meadows Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,874NCES 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.
Vista Meadows Academy is listed in Vista Meadows Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vista Meadows Academy
Vista Meadows Academy is a public school in Dearborn Heights, MI, part of Vista Meadows Academy, serving approximately 86 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 28.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,891 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vista Meadows Academy
What grades does Vista Meadows Academy serve?
Vista Meadows Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Vista Meadows Academy?
Vista Meadows Academy has an enrollment of approximately 86 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vista Meadows Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Vista Meadows Academy is 28.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vista Meadows Academy rank in MI?
Vista Meadows Academy ranks #1,891 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Vista Meadows Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Vista Meadows Academy 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 Vista Meadows Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vista Meadows Academy has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Vista Meadows Academy a charter school?
Yes, Vista Meadows Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Vista Meadows Academy a Title I school?
No, Vista Meadows Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vista Meadows Academy?
100.0% of students at Vista Meadows 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 86
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.3%
- Phone
- (313) 240-4347
- 4-Year Graduation
- 34.5%
- Area population (ZIP 48127)
- 39,943
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 48127; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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