West Middle School (Closed 2010)
West Middle School served 690 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 690 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2009-2010 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 38% | 8% |
| Black | 10% | 18% |
| White | 45% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Holland City School District | |
Source: 2009-2010 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to West Middle School is Holland High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is West (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Holland West Grades: K-7 | 418 students
0.1 miles
500 West 24th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2350 0.1 K-7 418 - Holland Holland High School Grades: 8-12 | 1,459 student
0.5 miles
600 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2200 0.5 8-12 1,459 - Holland Holland Language Academy At Van Raalte Magnet School
Grades: K-7 | 315 students
0.6 miles
461 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2000 0.6 K-7 315 - Holland Holland Virtual Technical High School Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 47 students
0.6 miles
600 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2815 0.6 6-12 47 - Holland Jefferson Grades: K-7 | 378 students
0.6 miles
282 West 30th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2500 0.6 K-7 378
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