Serving 469 students in grades Kindergarten-4, West Elementary School 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
West Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend West Elementary School?
469 students attend West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of West Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Elementary School offer ?
West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Elementary School part of?
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