West Mi Academy Of Arts And Academics

17350 Hazel St
Spring Lake, MI 49456
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 423 students in grades Kindergarten-8, West Mi Academy Of Arts And Academics 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 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 50% in MI
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Mi Academy Of Arts And Academics ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

West Mi Academy Of Arts And Academics's student population of 423 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
423 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

School Rankings

West Mi Academy Of Arts And Academics ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Mi Academy Of Arts And Academics is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1215 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
33%
34%
53%
45%
25-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
6%
18%
White
73%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Mi Academy Of Arts And Academics's ranking?
West Mi Academy Of Arts And Academics is ranked #1215 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are West Mi Academy Of Arts And Academics often compared to?
West Mi Academy Of Arts And Academicsis often viewed alongside schools like Walden Green Montessori, Spring Lake Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend West Mi Academy Of Arts And Academics?
423 students attend West Mi Academy Of Arts And Academics.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of West Mi Academy Of Arts And Academics students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Mi Academy Of Arts And Academics?
West Mi Academy Of Arts And Academics has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Mi Academy Of Arts And Academics offer ?
West Mi Academy Of Arts And Academics offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West Mi Academy Of Arts And Academics part of?
West Mi Academy Of Arts And Academics is part of West Mi Academy Of Arts And Academics School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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