Jefferson vs. West
Should I attend Jefferson or West? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
Jefferson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jefferson ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
337 students
368 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1592 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1072 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
54
67
Grade 1 Students
54
69
Grade 2 Students
49
63
Grade 3 Students
53
58
Grade 4 Students
66
57
Grade 5 Students
61
54
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
48%
39%
% Black
15%
9%
% White
30%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%