Holland Language Academy At Van Raalte
Tel:
(616) 494-2000
- Holland Language Academy At Van Raalte serves 315 students in grades Kindergarten-7.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Holland Language Academy At Van Raalte placed in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
- Holland Language Academy At Van Raalte's student population of 315 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-7 |
| Total Students | 315 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Holland Language Academy At Van Raalte is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Holland Language Academy At Van Raalte is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1291 out of 3119 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 59% | 8% |
| Black | 2% | 18% |
| White | 35% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Holland City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Holland Language Academy At Van Raalte is Holland Virtual Technical High School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Holland Holland Virtual Technical High School Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 47 students
0.1 miles
600 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2815 0.1 6-12 47 - Holland Vanderbilt Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 474 students
0.2 miles
301 West 16th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-5050 0.2 K-8 474 - Holland Holland High School Grades: 8-12 | 1,459 student
0.4 miles
600 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2200 0.4 8-12 1,459 - Holland Jefferson Grades: K-7 | 378 students
0.7 miles
282 West 30th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2500 0.7 K-7 378 - Holland West Grades: K-7 | 418 students
0.7 miles
500 West 24th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2350 0.7 K-7 418
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