Serving 242 students in grades Kindergarten-8, West Village Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Village Academy's student population of 242 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
242 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
West Village Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Village Academy is 0.22, which is less 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
#2746 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
35%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
88%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.3%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Village Academy's ranking?
West Village Academy is ranked #2746 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are West Village Academy often compared to?
West Village Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Voyageur Academy, Weston Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend West Village Academy?
242 students attend West Village Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of West Village Academy students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Village Academy?
West Village Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does West Village Academy offer ?
West Village Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Village Academy part of?
West Village Academy is part of West Village Academy School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I use to go there and went there for 3 years and I'm going back on Monday, also I was gone for a year because I was in vegas living with my grandparents because they moved and went to a different school called John F Mendoza.
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