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#2274 of 3,192 schools in MI
Westwood Elementary School
Elementary School · Portland Public Schools · Portland, MI
A Portland Public Schools elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
883 CROSS ST, Portland, MI 48875
- Math 42% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 50% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westwood Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 46 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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
30.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Westwood 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: Average448/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portland), 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
$92,457
Median home value
$213,000
Median rent
$1,088/mo
College educated
29.9%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48875; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 312 | Compare → |
| St Patrick School Pk-8Private · tuition | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 312 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Portland Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,179NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westwood Elementary School is listed in Portland Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westwood Elementary School
Westwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Portland, MI, part of Portland Public Schools, serving approximately 423 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,274 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westwood Elementary School
What grades does Westwood Elementary School serve?
Westwood Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Westwood Elementary School?
Westwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 423 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westwood Elementary School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westwood Elementary School rank in MI?
Westwood Elementary School ranks #2,274 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Westwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Westwood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westwood Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Westwood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Westwood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westwood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Westwood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westwood Elementary School?
30.5% of students at Westwood 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 423
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Ionia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (517) 647-2989
- Area population (ZIP 48875)
- 11,090
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 48875; 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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