West Shore Educational Service District School District
School District · Ludington, Michigan
Avg Rating
8.6
out of 10
Schools
1
Enrollment
364
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.7:1
Avg Rating
8.6
out of 10
Schools
1
Enrollment
364
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.7:1
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$270,713
+$256,118 vs Michigan median
District size
364 students
Smaller than Michigan median
Top-Rated Schools in West Shore Educational Service District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Developmental Classroomswsesd | 8.6 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About West Shore Educational Service District
West Shore Educational Service District is a Ludington, Michigan school district serving 1 schools.The district educates 364 students with a student-teacher ratio of 7.7:1. District-level spending was $270,713 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.6/10, West Shore Educational Service District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Developmental Classroomswsesd, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, West Shore Educational Service District students show an average math proficiency of 62.7% and ELA proficiency of 68.3%.
District Map
Schools in West Shore Educational Service District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in West Shore Educational Service District with test data.
Schools in West Shore Educational Service District
1 schoolsOther Schools1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Ludington
- Total Enrollment
- 364
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- District spending per student
- $270,713NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Shore Educational Service District?
West Shore Educational Service District has 1 schools in total. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for West Shore Educational Service District?
The average composite rating for West Shore Educational Service District is 8.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in West Shore Educational Service District?
West Shore Educational Service District's district-level spending was $270,713 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in West Shore Educational Service District?
The average student-teacher ratio in West Shore Educational Service District is 7.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in West Shore Educational Service District?
Developmental Classroomswsesd is the highest-rated school in West Shore Educational Service District with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in West Shore Educational Service District?
Across schools in West Shore Educational Service District with test data, the average math proficiency is 62.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 62.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.3%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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