Top Rankings
West Shore Educational Service School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 84 students in West Shore Educational Service School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in West Shore Educational Service School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,552 Schools
# Students
84 Students
1,402,793 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
81,445 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
District Rank
West Shore Educational Service School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 854 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#17 out of 855 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
48%

Graduation Rate
<50%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.54
# American Indian Students
1 Student
8,929 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
49,796 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
117,732 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
8%
# Black Students
3 Students
247,767 Students
% Black Students
4%
18%
# White Students
70 Students
912,175 Students
% White Students
83%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,201 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
65,125 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
6
106,526
# Students in 1st Grade:
6
101,141
# Students in 2nd Grade:
9
100,631
# Students in 3rd Grade:
4
100,684
# Students in 4th Grade:
5
102,076
# Students in 5th Grade:
6
101,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
2
104,266
# Students in 7th Grade:
7
107,731
# Students in 8th Grade:
8
112,321
# Students in 9th Grade:
6
119,122
# Students in 10th Grade:
7
116,106
# Students in 11th Grade:
4
113,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
2
113,297
# Ungraded Students:
12
3,981
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $298,868 is higher than the state median of $14,589. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $250,440 is higher than the state median of $14,302. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$11 MM

Spending
$23 MM
$11 MM

Revenue / Student
$298,868
$14,589

Spending / Student
$250,440
$14,302

Best West Shore Educational Service School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Developmental Classroomswsesd
Special Education School
Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2130 West Us Highway 10
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 898-1671
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 898-1671
Grades: K-12
| 84 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Sewsesd
Special Education School
2130 W Us Highway 10
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 898-1608
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 898-1608
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Shore Educational Service School District?
West Shore Educational Service School District manages 2 public schools serving 84 students.
What is the rank of West Shore Educational Service School District?
West Shore Educational Service School District is ranked #18 out of 854 school districts in Michigan (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Shore Educational Service School District?
83% of West Shore Educational Service School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Shore Educational Service School District?
West Shore Educational Service School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is West Shore Educational Service School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $250,440 is higher than the state median of $14,302. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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