Vanderbilt Charter Academy vs West
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Vanderbilt Charter Academy
Holland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
401 students
West
Holland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students
| Measure | Vanderbilt Charter Academy Holland, Michigan | West Holland, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #655 of 1,581 | #576 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #23727 of 50,301 | #21413 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 401 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81% | 66.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 40% |
| city | Holland | Holland |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.4 vs 52.1).
- •Vanderbilt Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (51% vs 40%).
- •West does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •West does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.1% vs 81%).
- •West does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.9).
- •West is the larger school with 413 students compared with 401.
- •Vanderbilt Charter Academy is a charter school while West is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Vanderbilt Charter Academy better than West?
On the Success Index (US), West ranks higher (55.4 vs 52.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Vanderbilt Charter Academy and West?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Holland and Holland in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Vanderbilt Charter Academy: 401. West: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Vanderbilt Charter Academy and West rank in Michigan?
Vanderbilt Charter Academy is 655th of 1,581 and West is 576th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).