Vandenberg Elementary School vs. Laurus Academy
Should you attend Vandenberg Elementary School or Laurus Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Laurus Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 245 students in grades 1-5, Vandenberg Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower 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 37% (majority Black).
Serving 786 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Laurus Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Grades Offered
1-5
K-8
Total Students
245 students
786 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
29:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1885 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2206 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
88
Grade 1 Students
50
82
Grade 2 Students
44
88
Grade 3 Students
44
93
Grade 4 Students
54
89
Grade 5 Students
53
84
Grade 6 Students
-
81
Grade 7 Students
-
87
Grade 8 Students
-
94
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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1%
% Asian
5%
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n/a
% Hispanic
8%
3%
% Black
82%
86%
% White
5%
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% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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10%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.25
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
