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Vanguard Charter Academy


At a glance
42ndof 613 Michigan districts▲ 16
Better than 93% of Michigan districts
Elementary 1Grades PK, KG-8
1620 52nd St SW
Wyoming, MI 49519-9629
·(616) 538-3630·All Michigan district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 93.1% of districts
1
School
765
Students
1
5-star school
Top rankedVanguard Charter Academy121st of 1,488 Michigan elementary schools
Biggest riser
Vanguard Charter Academy up 37 spots statewide this year
Summary:

Vanguard Charter Academy is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades K-8 in Wyoming, Michigan. This standout school is ranked among the top 121 elementary schools in Michigan, placing it in the top 8% of the state. With a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, Vanguard Charter Academy is delivering exceptional academic performance, particularly in math and English Language Arts, where student test scores significantly exceed the state averages.

Despite serving a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the 61.69% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Vanguard Charter Academy has maintained consistently high performance over the past few years. The school's student-teacher ratio of 19.4 is lower than the state average, suggesting smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% is an area that may require attention to further improve student outcomes.

Overall, Vanguard Charter Academy stands out as an exceptional educational institution, delivering high-quality instruction and exceptional academic results for its students. The school's consistent performance and strong test scores make it a standout in the Michigan education landscape, despite the demographic challenges it faces.

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