West MI Academy of Arts and Academics

West MI Academy of Arts and Academics is the sole elementary school serving grades K-8 in the West MI Academy of Arts and Academics district located in Spring Lake, Michigan. With a diverse student population of 453 students, the school stands out for its racial diversity, mixed academic performance, and high chronic absenteeism rate.

Academically, the school shows strengths in 5th grade English Language Arts and 8th grade PSAT English Language Arts, where over 50% of students are proficient or better. However, the school struggles in 7th grade Math, with only 9.09% of students meeting proficiency standards. The school's overall statewide ranking has fluctuated between 579th and 775th out of over 1,400 Michigan elementary schools in recent years, and its SchoolDigger rating has ranged from 3 to 2 stars out of 5.

Beyond academics, West MI Academy of Arts and Academics faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 32.4%, significantly above the state average. Additionally, the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, with 63.8% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the school's funding and staffing levels are within typical ranges, addressing these broader socioeconomic factors will be crucial to supporting student success and improving the school's overall performance.