Serving 103 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Vista Meadows Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Vista Meadows Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
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Vista Meadows Academy's student population of 103 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
Vista Meadows Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vista Meadows Academy is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#812 out of 3069 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
94%
18%
White
5%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Vista Meadows Academy is ranked #812 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vista Meadows Academy?
The graduation rate of Vista Meadows Academy is 40-59%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Vista Meadows Academy?
103 students attend Vista Meadows Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Vista Meadows Academy students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vista Meadows Academy?
Vista Meadows Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vista Meadows Academy offer ?
Vista Meadows Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Vista Meadows Academy part of?
Vista Meadows Academy is part of Vista Meadows Academy School District.
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