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#1888 of 3,192 schools in MI
West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics
Elementary School · West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics · Spring Lake, MI
A charter elementary school in Spring Lake, MI where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
17350 HAZEL ST, Spring Lake, MI 49456
- Math 32% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 52% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated752/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,807
Median home value
$294,500
Median rent
$1,184/mo
College educated
46.7%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49456; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walden Green MontessoriCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| St Mary's SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| Holmes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | PK–4 | 1.5 mi | 420 | Compare → |
| Lake Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–4 | 1.5 mi | 275 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,183NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics is listed in West MI Academy of Arts and Academics; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics
West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics is a public elementary school in Spring Lake, MI, part of West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics, serving approximately 423 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,888 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics
What grades does West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics serve?
West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics?
West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics has an enrollment of approximately 423 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics?
The student-teacher ratio at West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics rank in MI?
West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics ranks #1,888 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics's MySchoolScout rating?
West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Mi Academy of Arts and Academics?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics a charter school?
Yes, West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics a Title I school?
No, West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics?
63.4% of students at West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 423
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Ottawa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.2%
- Phone
- (616) 844-9961
- Area population (ZIP 49456)
- 19,972
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 48.2
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 · 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 49456; 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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