The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 82%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students (09-10)
130 students
Total Classroom Teachers (06-07)
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)85-89%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)80-84%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)3%
5%
Black
(09-10)n/a
20%
White
(09-10)97%
70%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
13%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Pewamo-westphalia Junior High School?
130 students attend Pewamo-westphalia Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Pewamo-westphalia Junior High School students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Pewamo-westphalia Junior High School offer ?
Pewamo-westphalia Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Pewamo-westphalia Junior High School part of?
Pewamo-westphalia Junior High School is part of Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools.
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