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 306 students in grades Kindergarten-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 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 749 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 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
306 students
749 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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
55
82
Grade 1 Students
47
75
Grade 2 Students
46
86
Grade 3 Students
55
91
Grade 4 Students
57
75
Grade 5 Students
46
83
Grade 6 Students
-
85
Grade 7 Students
-
85
Grade 8 Students
-
87
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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1%
% Asian
4%
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% Hispanic
6%
2%
% Black
82%
90%
% White
7%
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% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
82%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
