Very Good
#568 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 18% in state
West Mi Academy of Environmental Science
School · West Mi Academy of Environmental Science · Grand Rapids, MI
A charter school in Grand Rapids, MI where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4463 LEONARD ST NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534
- Math 35% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 50% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West Mi Academy of Environmental Science score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 43% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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
58%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Mi Academy of Environmental Science 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,416/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Rapids), 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
$78,846
Median home value
$270,200
Median rent
$1,161/mo
College educated
34%
Homeownership
69.2%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49534; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
West Mi Academy of Environmental Science
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,607NCES 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 Environmental Science is listed in West MI Academy of Environmental Science; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Mi Academy of Environmental Science
West Mi Academy of Environmental Science is a public school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of West Mi Academy of Environmental Science, serving approximately 669 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #568 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Mi Academy of Environmental Science
What grades does West Mi Academy of Environmental Science serve?
West Mi Academy of Environmental Science serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend West Mi Academy of Environmental Science?
West Mi Academy of Environmental Science has an enrollment of approximately 669 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Mi Academy of Environmental Science?
The student-teacher ratio at West Mi Academy of Environmental Science is 12.9:1. 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 Environmental Science rank in MI?
West Mi Academy of Environmental Science ranks #568 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is West Mi Academy of Environmental Science's MySchoolScout rating?
West Mi Academy of Environmental Science has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Mi Academy of Environmental Science?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Mi Academy of Environmental Science has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West Mi Academy of Environmental Science a charter school?
Yes, West Mi Academy of Environmental Science 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 Environmental Science a Title I school?
No, West Mi Academy of Environmental Science is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Mi Academy of Environmental Science?
58.0% of students at West Mi Academy of Environmental Science 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 669
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.7%
- Phone
- (616) 791-7454
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- Area population (ZIP 49534)
- 23,387
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
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 49534; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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