Vandenberg Elementary School

Summary:

Vandenberg Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Redford, Michigan, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 279. The school is part of the South Redford School District, which is ranked 510 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Vandenberg Elementary School faces significant challenges, including a significantly higher percentage of African American students (89.61%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 72.59% to 97.41% African American. The school also has had high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 13.1% to 49.2% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Academically, Vandenberg's performance, as measured by M-Step proficiency rates, is consistently lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, Vandenberg's 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency was 27.3%, compared to the state average of 39.6% and the district average of 26.6%. While Vandenberg's African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform better than the overall school, they still lag behind state and district averages for those subgroups.

Despite the challenges, Vandenberg's performance on certain metrics, such as the 5th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate, indicates that there may be opportunities for the school to improve with the right strategies and support. By addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism, focusing on equity and inclusion, and effectively allocating resources to support student learning, Vandenberg has the potential to improve outcomes for its students. Nearby schools like Highview Elementary School, Detroit Leadership Academy K8, and Cleveland Elementary School may offer insights and best practices that could be leveraged to support Vandenberg's improvement efforts.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 24901 Cathedral
       Redford, MI  48239-1559


(313) 532-0300

District: South Redford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1117th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,860 Help


Students who attend Vandenberg Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    John D Pierce Middle School
High:    Lee M Thurston High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  279

Racial breakdown:

African American:
89.6%
White:
5.7%
Hispanic:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.4% Help


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Compare Details Vandenberg Elementary School ranks worse than 75.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the South Redford School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.3. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (89.6%), White (5.7%), Hispanic (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 82.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vandenberg Elementary School is 13.9, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the South Redford School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vandenberg Elementary School is $18,860, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the South Redford School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vandenberg Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Vandenberg Elementary School 1117th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Vandenberg Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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South Redford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Redford School District 510th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Vandenberg Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Vandenberg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 31.29 1298th 1545 16.0%
2007 27.60 1352nd 1565 13.6%
2008 15.79 1447th 1577 8.2%
2009 20.37 1412th 1589 11.1%
2010 33.63 1277th 1552 17.7%
2011 38.24 1206th 1552 22.3%
2012 24.93 1282nd 1566 18.1%
2013 15.52 1374th 1563 12.1%
2014 26.09 1213th 1533 20.9%
2015 22.92 1253rd 1580 20.7%
2016 19.98 1236th 1548 20.2%
2017 12.98 1275th 1466 13.0%
2018 18.75 1227th 1448 15.3%
2019 12.66 1240th 1408 11.9%
2022 16.18 1133rd 1344 15.7%
2023 15.24 1232nd 1470 16.2%
2024 23.30 1117th 1486 24.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vandenberg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.05 1189th 1397 14.9%
2019 14.34 1029th 1134 9.3%
2022 13.83 990th 1099 9.9%
2023 25.30 1038th 1350 23.1%
2024 32.20 967th 1381 30.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Vandenberg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.39 1119th 1443 22.5%
2022 15.67 981st 1106 11.3%
2023 16.21 1129th 1321 14.5%
2024 34.01 865th 1342 35.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Vandenberg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.69 1267th 1446 12.4%
2019 15.45 1051st 1196 12.1%
2022 16.12 988th 1139 13.3%
2023 13.59 1168th 1334 12.4%
2024 13.14 1202nd 1347 10.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Vandenberg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.02 156th 475 67.2%
2019 39.90 123rd 212 42.0%
2022 36.37 93rd 158 41.1%
2023 39.32 175th 321 45.5%
2024 54.67 118th 348 66.1%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Vandenberg Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 355 13 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1989 332 19 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1990 360 19 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1991 346 23 8 7 0 n/a n/a 15 399
1992 386 20 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1993 384 27 8 12 1 n/a n/a 0 432
1994 389 35 7 8 1 n/a n/a 0 440
1995 340 49 3 10 2 n/a n/a 0 404
1996 340 49 3 10 2 n/a n/a 0 404
1997 320 79 3 8 1 n/a n/a -9 402
1998 302 119 4 8 1 n/a n/a -12 422
1999 258 150 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 418
2000 211 167 6 7 0 n/a n/a 19 410
2001 219 192 6 10 3 n/a n/a 0 430
2002 150 233 5 21 2 n/a n/a 0 411
2003 150 233 5 21 2 n/a n/a 0 411
2004 120 238 6 19 2 n/a n/a 0 385
2005 104 239 5 26 3 n/a n/a 0 377
2006 88 258 3 25 3 n/a n/a 0 377
2007 78 294 2 23 3 n/a n/a 0 400
2008 49 299 1 19 5 n/a n/a 6 379
2009 41 287 1 18 6 n/a n/a 5 358
2010 41 284 3 14 6 n/a n/a 0 348
2011 27 256 3 13 4 0 15 0 318
2012 27 250 3 13 2 0 14 0 309
2013 26 234 0 13 1 0 22 0 296
2014 23 235 0 8 0 0 29 0 295
2015 27 241 1 6 1 0 19 0 295
2016 14 257 0 8 1 0 17 0 297
2017 18 265 0 7 1 0 22 0 313
2018 13 259 2 5 0 0 25 0 304
2019 11 255 3 4 0 0 15 0 288
2020 12 266 4 9 0 0 13 0 304
2021 12 248 3 8 0 0 15 0 286
2022 19 267 3 9 0 1 11 0 310
2023 16 250 3 6 0 1 3 0 279

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vandenberg Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 376 n/a n/a n/a
1989 361 n/a n/a 6.6
1990 391 22.0 17.7 7.9
1991 399 n/a n/a n/a
1992 421 n/a n/a n/a
1993 432 n/a 0.0 13.7
1994 440 18.7 23.5 9.5
1995 404 17.6 23.0 9.9
1996 404 17.6 23.0 9.9
1997 402 18.0 22.3 12.7
1998 422 19.0 22.2 17.1
1999 418 19.0 22.0 21.1
2000 410 18.9 20.7 27.4
2001 430 20.1 21.4 24.2
2002 411 23.9 17.2 29.7
2003 411 23.9 17.2 29.7
2004 385 23.9 16.1 30.1
2005 377 22.4 16.8 36.6
2006 377 22.1 17.1 36.9
2007 400 20.7 19.3 41.5
2008 379 21.1 18.0 42.1
2009 358 20.6 17.4 50.7
2010 348 19.2 18.1 63.2
2011 318 18.3 17.3 67.3
2012 309 15.7 19.5 70.9
2013 296 16.2 18.2 74.7
2014 295 16.5 17.8 78.6
2015 295 17.0 17.3 77.6
2016 297 17.0 17.4 78.5
2017 313 16.8 18.6 78.9
2018 304 15.1 20.1 77.3
2019 288 17.6 16.3 79.9
2020 304 18.1 16.7 75.3
2021 286 18.1 15.8 77.6
2022 310 19.8 15.6 74.2
2023 279 20.0 13.9 82.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Vandenberg Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 376 n/a n/a n/a
1989 361 n/a n/a 6.6
1990 391 22.0 17.7 7.9
1991 399 n/a n/a n/a
1992 421 n/a n/a n/a
1993 432 n/a 0.0 13.7
1994 440 18.7 23.5 9.5
1995 404 17.6 23.0 9.9
1996 404 17.6 23.0 9.9
1997 402 18.0 22.3 12.7
1998 422 19.0 22.2 17.1
1999 418 19.0 22.0 21.1
2000 410 18.9 20.7 27.4
2001 430 20.1 21.4 24.2
2002 411 23.9 17.2 29.7
2003 411 23.9 17.2 29.7
2004 385 23.9 16.1 30.1
2005 377 22.4 16.8 36.6
2006 377 22.1 17.1 36.9
2007 400 20.7 19.3 41.5
2008 379 21.1 18.0 42.1
2009 358 20.6 17.4 50.7
2010 348 19.2 18.1 63.2
2011 318 18.3 17.3 67.3
2012 309 15.7 19.5 70.9
2013 296 16.2 18.2 74.7
2014 295 16.5 17.8 78.6
2015 295 17.0 17.3 77.6
2016 297 17.0 17.4 78.5
2017 313 16.8 18.6 78.9
2018 304 15.1 20.1 77.3
2019 288 17.6 16.3 79.9
2020 304 18.1 16.7 75.3
2021 286 18.1 15.8 77.6
2022 310 19.8 15.6 74.2
2023 279 20.0 13.9 82.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Vandenberg Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,559 (11.9%) $11,563 (88.1%) $13,122
2020 $1,974 (14.2%) $11,968 (85.8%) $13,942
2021 $1,878 (14.2%) $11,326 (85.8%) $13,204
2022 $3,886 (24.3%) $12,114 (75.7%) $16,000
2023 $2,112 (11.2%) $16,748 (88.8%) $18,860

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vandenberg Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1240th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1232nd of 1470 Elementary schools
 4.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vandenberg Elementary School)19.519.6
 0.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Redford School District)38.329.6
 8.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Vandenberg Elementary School)3021.6
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Math (South Redford School District)34.128.2
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Vandenberg Elementary School)24.525.6
 1.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Redford School District)35.235.4
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Vandenberg Elementary School)12.212.8
 0.6%
   4th Grade Math (South Redford School District)24.522
 2.5%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Vandenberg Elementary School)30.929.8
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Redford School District)3528.9
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students288279
 3.1%
African American255250
 2%
American Indian00
Asian33
Hispanic46
 50%
Pacific Islander01
White1116
 45.5%
Two or More Races153
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.9%82.4%
 2.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Vandenberg Elementary School

Students at Vandenberg Elementary School are 90% African American, 6% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Vandenberg Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : John D Pierce Middle School
High : Lee M Thurston High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 279 students attended Vandenberg Elementary School.

Vandenberg Elementary School ranks in the bottom 24.8% of Michigan elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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