Excellent
#305 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 10% in state
West
Elementary School · Holland City School District · Holland, MI
A Holland City School District elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
500 WEST 24TH ST, Holland, MI 49423
- Math 48% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 58% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 53% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where West sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,621/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Holland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,524
Median home value
$254,800
Median rent
$1,143/mo
College educated
36.6%
Homeownership
74.1%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49423; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Schools of HollandPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 173 | Compare → |
| Holland Language Academy at Van RaalteEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| JeffersonEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| Vanderbilt Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 432 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Holland City School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $17,992NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
West is listed in Holland City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West
West is a public elementary school in Holland, MI, part of Holland City School District, serving approximately 397 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #305 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West
What grades does West serve?
West serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend West?
West has an enrollment of approximately 397 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West?
The student-teacher ratio at West is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West rank in MI?
West ranks #305 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is West's MySchoolScout rating?
West has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at West?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West a charter school?
No, West is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West a Title I school?
No, West is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West?
70.0% of students at West qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 397
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Ottawa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (616) 494-5080
- Area population (ZIP 49423)
- 46,693
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49423; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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