Serving 432 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Vanderbilt Charter Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vanderbilt Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Vanderbilt Charter Academy's student population of 432 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Aug 21, 2025
School Motto
Strong hearts and minds impact the world in amazing ways.
School Rankings
Vanderbilt Charter Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vanderbilt Charter Academy is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#703 out of 3025 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
57%
9%
Black
5%
18%
White
28%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vanderbilt Charter Academy's ranking?
Vanderbilt Charter Academy is ranked #703 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Vanderbilt Charter Academy often compared to?
Vanderbilt Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle Crest Charter Academy, Jefferson by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Vanderbilt Charter Academy?
432 students attend Vanderbilt Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Vanderbilt Charter Academy students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vanderbilt Charter Academy?
Vanderbilt Charter Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vanderbilt Charter Academy offer ?
Vanderbilt Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vanderbilt Charter Academy part of?
Vanderbilt Charter Academy is part of Vanderbilt Charter Academy School District.
School Reviews
2 2/28/2014
I appreciate the schools concern and attention to the security of staff and students. How ever as a grandmother, and one that is very involved with my family, I was offended by the way I was treated by office staff when I went in to give something to my granddaughter. I felt disrespected and unwelcomed. I always thought the school had and open door policy when it came to the people on the parents list of approved contacts. Hopefully this was just a misunderstanding and will not detour concerned family members from visiting their school.
5 9/26/2007
They Have an Awesome MS Science Teacher, Whooot Go ERL!!!!! XD And we do Great in Soccer WHOOT! 2006 NHA CHAMPS!! Go and look at our Shiney Trophys!!! we do alright Academics and have a good learning system, parents are involved alot...
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