West
Tel:
(616) 494-2350
- West serves 418 students in grades Kindergarten-7.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- West placed in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
West places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- West's student population of 418 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-7 |
| Total Students | 418 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
- West is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of West is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #492 out of 3119 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 36% | 8% |
| Black | 6% | 18% |
| White | 48% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Holland City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to West is Holland High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Holland Language Academy At Van Raalte (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Holland Holland High School Grades: 8-12 | 1,459 student
0.6 miles
600 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2200 0.6 8-12 1,459 - Holland Holland Language Academy At Van Raalte Magnet School
Grades: K-7 | 315 students
0.7 miles
461 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2000 0.7 K-7 315 - Holland Holland Virtual Technical High School Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 47 students
0.7 miles
600 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2815 0.7 6-12 47 - Holland Jefferson Grades: K-7 | 378 students
0.7 miles
282 West 30th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-2500 0.7 K-7 378 - Holland Vanderbilt Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 474 students
0.7 miles
301 West 16th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-5050 0.7 K-8 474
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