Serving 397 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 9:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 397 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
397 students attend West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of West students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
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 17:1.
What grades does West offer ?
West offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 397 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
