Serving 379 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Hope Of West Michigan 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hope Of West Michigan ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Hope Of West Michigan's student population of 379 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hope Of West Michigan ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hope Of West Michigan is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2602 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
80%
9%
Black
18%
18%
White
1%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hope Of West Michigan's ranking?
Hope Of West Michigan is ranked #2602 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Hope Of West Michigan often compared to?
Hope Of West Michiganis often viewed alongside schools like Creative Technologies Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hope Of West Michigan?
The graduation rate of Hope Of West Michigan is 50%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 84%.
How many students attend Hope Of West Michigan?
379 students attend Hope Of West Michigan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Hope Of West Michigan students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hope Of West Michigan?
Hope Of West Michigan has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hope Of West Michigan offer ?
Hope Of West Michigan offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Hope Of West Michigan part of?
Hope Of West Michigan is part of HOPE Academy Of West Michigan School District.
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