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#676 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 21% in state

West Oakview Elementary School

Elementary School · Northview Public Schools · Grand Rapids, MI

A Northview Public Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3880 STUYVESANT AVE NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

  • Math 45% vs MI 40% (2022)
  • Reading 59% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+2.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.4 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+10.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
District spending per student$15,178
Chronic Absenteeism19.6%

Students at West Oakview Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
40%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency59%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 43 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where West Oakview 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat 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

$87,969

Median home value

$292,500

Median rent

$1,335/mo

College educated

49.1%

Homeownership

78.4%

Poverty rate

8.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49525; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
North Park Montessori AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–80.7 mi371Compare →
Kent ISD Deaf and Hard of HearingEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–121.2 mi60Compare →
North Oakview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2K–41.2 mi367Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Northview Public Schools

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#1 of 8
District spending per student
$15,178NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Oakview Elementary School is listed in Northview Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Oakview Elementary School

West Oakview Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grand Rapids, MI, part of Northview Public Schools, serving approximately 250 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #676 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Oakview Elementary School

What grades does West Oakview Elementary School serve?

West Oakview Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend West Oakview Elementary School?

West Oakview Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 250 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Oakview Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Oakview Elementary School 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 Oakview Elementary School rank in MI?

West Oakview Elementary School ranks #676 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is West Oakview Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Oakview Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Oakview Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Oakview Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is West Oakview Elementary School a charter school?

No, West Oakview Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Oakview Elementary School a Title I school?

No, West Oakview Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Oakview Elementary School?

52.4% of students at West Oakview 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
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
250
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kent County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.6%
Area population (ZIP 49525)
30,627
Area average commute
19.6 min
Area median age
38.3
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 49525; 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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