C
Below Average
52/100

Vanderbilt Area School

📚 K – 12 🏫 K-12
📍 947 DONOVAN ST, Vanderbilt, MI 49795
Overall
C
52/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 35% · Math 15% proficient · 30th percentile in Michigan
Graduation
C+
75% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

52
Repit Score
out of 100
112
Students
enrolled
26.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$24K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%30/100reading 35th percentile, math 26th percentile among Michigan high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%43/10075% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%67/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 82% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +4 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency35% (−11 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency15% (−21 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate75% (+2 pts vs. state avg 73%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White35%15%reading -24 pts, math -26 pts13th percentile (list)
Low-income35%15%reading -3 pts, math -6 pts35th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 947 DONOVAN ST
City Vanderbilt
ZIP Code 49795
District 2634620
NCES School ID 263462007040
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49795

Understanding the community around Vanderbilt Area School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $55,787
Per Capita Income $30,671
Poverty Rate 14.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 28.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.4%
High School or Higher 88.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $153,600
Median Rent $919
Owner-Occupied 82.3%
Renter-Occupied 17.7%
View full data for ZIP 49795 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Vanderbilt Area School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.5%
Female 45.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 96.4%
Hispanic/Latino 2.7%
Two or More Races 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 112
Teachers (FTE) 4.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 26.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Vanderbilt Area School?
Vanderbilt Area School has a Repit School Score of 52 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Vanderbilt Area School?
Vanderbilt Area School has 112 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 26.9:1.
What grades does Vanderbilt Area School serve?
Vanderbilt Area School serves grades K – 12 and is classified as a K-12. This is a public school.
How much funding does Vanderbilt Area School receive per student?
Vanderbilt Area School receives $24,355 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Vanderbilt Area School in 49795 ▼
Avg Home Value
$216,211
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,026
1-Year Change
+11.7%
% Renters
17.7%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026