Top Rankings
Vista Meadows Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 103 students in Vista Meadows Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public School in Vista Meadows Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
1 School
3,520 Schools
# Students
103 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
5 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Vista Meadows Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 40-49% has increased from 20% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#168 out of 866 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Graduation Rate
40-49%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%
# Black Students
97 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
94%
18%
# White Students
5 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
5%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
-
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
49
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
24
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
18
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
12
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,388 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,320 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,388
$18,370
Spending / Student
$11,320
$17,559
Best Vista Meadows Academy School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vista Meadows Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20651 West Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 240-4347
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 240-4347
Grades: K-12
| 103 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Vista Meadows Academy School District?
Vista Meadows Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 103 students.
What is the rank of Vista Meadows Academy School District?
Vista Meadows Academy School District is ranked #137 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Vista Meadows Academy School District?
94% of Vista Meadows Academy School District students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Vista Meadows Academy School District?
Vista Meadows Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Vista Meadows Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,320 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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