West
Tel:
(616)494-2350
- West serves 490 students in grades Kindergarten-7.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 43% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 46% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
West places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- West's student population of 490 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-7 |
| Total Students | 490 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of West is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #1508 out of 3,159 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 39% | 8% |
| Black | 4% | 18% |
| White | 50% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Holland City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West is Holland High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Holland High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Holland Language Academy At Van Raalte (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Holland Holland High School Grades: 8-12 | 1431 students
0.6 miles
600 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616)494-2200 0.6 8-12 1431 - Holland Holland Language Academy At Van Raalte Grades: K-7 | 252 students
0.7 miles
461 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616)494-2000 0.7 K-7 252 - Holland Holland Virtual Technical High School Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 93 students
0.7 miles
600 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616)494-2815 0.7 6-12 93 - Holland Jefferson Grades: K-7 | 405 students
0.7 miles
282 West 30th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616)494-2500 0.7 K-7 405 - Holland Vanderbilt Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 456 students
0.7 miles
301 West 16th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616)820-5050 0.7 K-8 456
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