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#1364 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 43% in state
West Godwin Elementary School
Elementary School · Godwin Heights Public Schools · Wyoming, MI
A Godwin Heights Public Schools elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3546 CLYDE PARK AVE SW, Wyoming, MI 49509
- Math 42% proficient (2019)
- Reading 42% proficient (2019)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Godwin Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2016, to 42% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Godwin Elementary School 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 76Very Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,623/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wyoming), 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
$64,981
Median home value
$183,400
Median rent
$983/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49509; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorpoint Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–6 | 0.2 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| North Godwin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 2–5 | 0.7 mi | 381 | Compare → |
| St John Vianney Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 173 | Compare → |
| Oriole Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–4 | 1.0 mi | 284 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Godwin Heights Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,893NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Godwin Elementary School is listed in Godwin Heights Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Godwin Elementary School
West Godwin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wyoming, MI, part of Godwin Heights Public Schools, serving approximately 430 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,364 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Godwin Elementary School
What grades does West Godwin Elementary School serve?
West Godwin Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend West Godwin Elementary School?
West Godwin Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 430 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Godwin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Godwin Elementary School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Godwin Elementary School rank in MI?
West Godwin Elementary School ranks #1,364 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is West Godwin Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Godwin Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Godwin Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Godwin Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is West Godwin Elementary School a charter school?
No, West Godwin Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Godwin Elementary School a Title I school?
No, West Godwin Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Godwin Elementary School?
91.2% of students at West Godwin Elementary School 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
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 430
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.0%
- Phone
- (616) 252-2030
- Area population (ZIP 49509)
- 28,133
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
Official sources & links
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 49509; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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