West

500 W 24th St
Holland, MI 49423
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 413 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West ranks in the top 30% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 413 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 30% in MI
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

West's student population of 413 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 51% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
413 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

West ranks within the top 30% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#746 out of 3025 schools
(Top 30%)
40-44%
35%
55-59%
45%
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
39%
9%
Black
8%
18%
White
41%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
(22-23)
18.2%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West's ranking?
West is ranked #746 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are West often compared to?
Westis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend West?
413 students attend West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of West students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West?
West has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does West offer ?
West offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West part of?

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 413 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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