West vs. Jefferson
Should I attend West or Jefferson? 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
West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Jefferson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
368 students
337 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1072 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1592 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
67
54
Grade 1 Students
69
54
Grade 2 Students
63
49
Grade 3 Students
58
53
Grade 4 Students
57
66
Grade 5 Students
54
61
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
n/a
% Hispanic
39%
48%
% Black
9%
15%
% White
44%
30%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
76%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%