West Middle School vs. Van Hoosen Middle School
Should I attend West Middle School or Van Hoosen Middle School? 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
School
Top Rankings
West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Van Hoosen Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 786 students in grades 6-12, West Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 842 students in grades 6-12, Van Hoosen Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-12
6-12
Total Students
786 students
842 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#271 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#167 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
77%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
273
253
Grade 7 Students
274
281
Grade 8 Students
239
308
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
19%
% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
78%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%