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West

500 W 24th St
Holland, MI 49423
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 380 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 30% in MI
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
West's student population of 380 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
380 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
West ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West is 0.65, 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.
This School
State Level (MI)
#625 out of 3069 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of West and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
35%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
47%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in West and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of West and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is West's ranking?
West is ranked #625 out of 3,069 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend West?
380 students attend West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of West students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West?
West has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does West offer ?
West offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West part of?

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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