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 (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: West School serves the west part of Holland, MI, covering an area of approximately 7 square miles. Families within this zone typically live about 5-10 minutes from the school, with an average distance of 2.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.3 miles to its furthest point.
- 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)
(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.
Overall Testing Rank
#746 out of 3025 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
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
Chronically Absent Students
(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?
West is part of Holland City School District.
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