Is West MI Academy of Environmental Science a good school?

West MI Academy of Environmental Science ranks 715 th of 1486 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend West MI Academy of Environmental Science?

In the 2023-24 school year, 669 students attended West MI Academy of Environmental Science.

What is the racial makeup of West MI Academy of Environmental Science?

Students at West MI Academy of Environmental Science are 61% White, 24% Hispanic, 10% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.

West MI Academy of Environmental Science

Summary:

West MI Academy of Environmental Science is a public charter school in Grand Rapids, Michigan that serves 728 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, with a focus on environmental science.

The school has seen fluctuations in its graduation rate, ranging from a high of 90.6% in 2019-2020 to a low of 69.2% in 2021-2022, which is generally higher than the state average. However, the school's dropout rate has also varied, from a low of 3.1% in 2019-2020 to a high of 11.5% in 2021-2022, an area the school should continue to monitor. Chronic absenteeism has also been a significant concern, rising from 15.7% in 2019-2020 to 42.4% in 2021-2022, which the school should investigate and address. On state assessments, the school's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the state averages, with notable exceptions in 11th-grade science and social studies, where students performed significantly better than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools like Excel Charter Academy, Lincoln School, and Hope Academy of West Michigan, West MI Academy of Environmental Science generally performs on par or slightly better in terms of test scores and graduation rates, but has higher chronic absenteeism rates. The school's focus on environmental science appears to be contributing to student success in science and social studies, and its diverse student population, with significant Hispanic and African American representation, is a strength. By addressing chronic absenteeism and maintaining strong graduation rates, the school can continue to provide a quality education for its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative PK, KG-12

4463 Leonard St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49534-2138

(616) 791-7454

District: West MI Academy of Environmental Science

SchoolDigger Rank:
715^th of 1,486 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,180

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 669

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.0%

Hispanic:

23.6%

African American:

10.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West MI Academy of Environmental Science ranks better than 51.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.96. (See more...)

Compare Details West MI Academy of Environmental Science ranks better than 75.9% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.47. (See more...)

Compare Details West MI Academy of Environmental Science ranks better than 98.7% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.16. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West MI Academy of Environmental Science who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61%), Hispanic (23.6%), African American (10%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West MI Academy of Environmental Science is 12.7. (See more...)

Compare West MI Academy of Environmental Science employs 52.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West MI Academy of Environmental Science is $11,180.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West MI Academy of Environmental Science:

SchoolDigger ranks West MI Academy of Environmental Science 715^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See West MI Academy of Environmental Science in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks West MI Academy of Environmental Science 216^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See West MI Academy of Environmental Science in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks West MI Academy of Environmental Science 10^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See West MI Academy of Environmental Science in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at West MI Academy of Environmental Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	27.18	1338^th	1545	13.4%
2007	25.91	1361^st	1565	13.0%
2008	34.37	1277^th	1577	19.0%
2009	42.18	1191^st	1589	25.0%
2010	56.00	937^th	1552	39.6%
2011	53.74	927^th	1552	40.3%
2012	55.37	724^th	1566	53.8%
2013	70.22	435^th	1563	72.2%
2014	70.34	414^th	1533	73.0%
2015	59.20	640^th	1580	59.5%
2016	68.73	429^th	1548	72.3%
2017	64.24	429^th	1466	70.7%
2018	57.13	663^rd	1448	54.2%
2019	49.34	679^th	1408	51.8%
2021	47.81	546^th	1153	52.6%
2022	55.89	546^th	1344	59.4%
2023	61.80	525^th	1470	64.3%
2024	48.96	715^th	1486	51.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at West MI Academy of Environmental Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	65.35	95^th	403	76.4%
2023	33.35	142^nd	195	27.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at West MI Academy of Environmental Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	64.02	431^st	1397	69.1%
2019	58.23	416^th	1134	63.3%
2021	52.27	319^th	749	57.4%
2022	67.35	270^th	1099	75.4%
2023	66.26	339^th	1350	74.9%
2024	46.21	695^th	1381	49.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at West MI Academy of Environmental Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	54.63	668^th	1443	53.7%
2019	38.18	737^th	1171	37.1%
2021	47.11	446^th	902	50.6%
2022	53.24	482^nd	1106	56.4%
2023	54.43	533^rd	1321	59.7%
2024	44.39	700^th	1342	47.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at West MI Academy of Environmental Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	55.81	646^th	1446	55.3%
2019	50.22	579^th	1196	51.6%
2021	45.28	475^th	915	48.1%
2022	50.29	546^th	1139	52.1%
2023	59.12	508^th	1334	61.9%
2024	45.79	693^rd	1347	48.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at West MI Academy of Environmental Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	49.97	95^th	222	57.2%
2023	48.18	85^th	188	54.8%
2024	51.38	76^th	201	62.2%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at West MI Academy of Environmental Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	46.12	696^th	1253	44.5%
2019	43.49	654^th	1128	42.0%
2021	49.34	478^th	1005	52.4%
2022	54.28	489^th	1102	55.6%
2023	61.74	422^nd	1198	64.8%
2024	44.26	662^nd	1204	45.0%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at West MI Academy of Environmental Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	22.84	697^th	806	13.5%
2007	15.42	741^st	823	10.0%
2008	28.61	699^th	839	16.7%
2009	40.46	634^th	847	25.1%
2010	60.59	455^th	851	46.5%
2011	53.33	526^th	858	38.7%
2012	52.12	440^th	900	51.1%
2013	52.37	449^th	919	51.1%
2014	63.80	311^th	921	66.2%
2015	61.95	319^th	919	65.3%
2016	66.64	253^rd	894	71.7%
2017	60.74	268^th	821	67.4%
2018	57.38	372^nd	838	55.6%
2019	55.43	314^th	792	60.4%
2021	58.74	223^rd	675	67.0%
2022	46.94	380^th	776	51.0%
2023	69.97	210^th	883	76.2%
2024	68.47	216^th	897	75.9%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at West MI Academy of Environmental Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	52.64	372^nd	815	54.4%
2019	65.20	172^nd	672	74.4%
2021	69.00	104^th	523	80.1%
2022	64.35	171^st	691	75.3%
2023	64.06	209^th	825	74.7%
2024	70.41	165^th	836	80.3%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at West MI Academy of Environmental Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	40.77	477^th	794	39.9%
2019	51.57	297^th	658	54.9%
2021	49.84	210^th	521	59.7%
2022	33.71	442^nd	657	32.7%
2023	61.79	226^th	770	70.6%
2024	57.71	254^th	771	67.1%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at West MI Academy of Environmental Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	70.86	194^th	797	75.7%
2019	50.28	280^th	639	56.2%
2021	59.48	171^st	540	68.3%
2022	64.57	174^th	658	73.6%
2023	67.40	187^th	776	75.9%
2024	70.99	169^th	786	78.5%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at West MI Academy of Environmental Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	41.02	156^th	266	41.4%
2022	54.55	55^th	138	60.1%
2024	60.90	80^th	257	68.9%

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Rank History for middle school White students at West MI Academy of Environmental Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	56.13	263^rd	678	61.2%
2019	52.78	267^th	624	57.2%
2021	56.64	207^th	577	64.1%
2022	42.01	345^th	638	45.9%
2023	64.29	198^th	688	71.2%
2024	65.00	196^th	701	72.0%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at West MI Academy of Environmental Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2007	32.94	556^th	767	27.5%
2008	61.36	366^th	750	51.2%
2009	51.96	447^th	754	40.7%
2010	40.08	525^th	765	31.4%
2011	35.84	556^th	784	29.1%
2012	45.99	464^th	773	40.0%
2013	83.36	108^th	805	86.6%
2014	57.12	366^th	799	54.2%
2015	89.59	65^th	832	92.2%
2016	65.52	272^nd	852	68.1%
2017	76.69	154^th	835	81.6%
2018	78.98	150^th	824	81.8%
2019	84.52	85^th	666	87.2%
2021	89.59	48^th	561	91.4%
2022	69.65	163^rd	531	69.3%
2023	81.80	108^th	735	85.3%
2024	98.16	10^th	743	98.7%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at West MI Academy of Environmental Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	94.15	22^nd	755	97.1%
2022	67.08	118^th	369	68.0%
2023	97.53	12^th	614	98.0%

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Rank History for high school Female students at West MI Academy of Environmental Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	49.81	345^th	710	51.4%
2019	56.03	240^th	554	56.7%
2022	55.17	196^th	416	52.9%
2023	83.92	69^th	611	88.7%

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Rank History for high school Male students at West MI Academy of Environmental Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	89.69	56^th	707	92.1%
2019	94.50	23^rd	543	95.8%
2022	72.50	117^th	440	73.4%
2023	77.88	112^th	611	81.7%
2024	95.83	21^st	633	96.7%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at West MI Academy of Environmental Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	65.06	59^th	201	70.6%

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Rank History for high school White students at West MI Academy of Environmental Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	84.05	89^th	708	87.4%
2019	69.37	151^st	582	74.1%
2022	89.11	56^th	492	88.6%
2023	87.64	60^th	647	90.7%
2024	94.96	28^th	638	95.6%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for West MI Academy of Environmental Science

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	292	11	4	9	21	n/a	n/a	0	337
1996	292	11	4	9	21	n/a	n/a	0	337
1997	374	18	3	18	7	n/a	n/a	0	420
1998	510	39	2	38	5	n/a	n/a	0	594
1999	429	35	0	43	13	n/a	n/a	0	520
2000	385	45	2	43	11	n/a	n/a	0	486
2001	310	42	0	51	1	n/a	n/a	0	404
2002	335	68	0	74	3	n/a	n/a	0	480
2003	335	68	0	74	3	n/a	n/a	0	480
2004	223	51	1	53	3	n/a	n/a	0	331
2005	240	47	2	52	0	n/a	n/a	0	341
2006	244	49	3	58	0	n/a	n/a	0	354
2007	276	48	2	74	1	n/a	n/a	0	401
2008	270	32	8	60	2	n/a	n/a	3	375
2009	310	29	5	94	2	n/a	n/a	3	443
2010	296	41	7	112	5	n/a	n/a	11	472
2011	310	38	8	148	2	0	18	0	524
2012	323	34	6	175	2	0	19	0	559
2013	337	30	5	188	2	0	29	0	591
2014	363	36	7	183	2	0	28	0	619
2015	362	82	11	183	10	1	0	0	649
2016	412	67	10	186	13	1	0	0	689
2017	442	67	8	194	14	1	15	0	741
2018	481	73	7	160	16	3	11	0	751
2019	522	68	9	195	14	3	11	0	822
2020	499	58	7	182	12	3	30	0	791
2021	464	58	7	184	10	3	29	0	755
2022	486	76	7	176	10	4	19	0	778
2023	446	69	9	171	12	2	19	0	728
2024	408	67	8	158	12	0	16	0	669

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West MI Academy of Environmental Science

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	337	18.0	18.7	0
1996	337	18.0	18.7	0
1997	420	31.0	13.5	14.3
1998	594	31.0	19.2	20.9
1999	520	33.0	15.8	26.7
2000	486	25.0	19.4	42.2
2001	404	25.5	15.8	0
2002	480	33.0	14.5	71.9
2003	480	33.0	14.5	71.9
2004	331	27.0	12.3	75.5
2005	341	27.0	12.6	61
2006	354	26.8	13.2	66.7
2007	401	26.2	15.3	62.3
2008	375	27.5	13.6	54.8
2009	443	30.0	14.8	79.5
2010	472	35.5	13.3	74.4
2011	524	37.2	14.0	74.2
2012	559	43.8	12.7	69.4
2013	591	45.8	12.8	70.4
2014	619	46.4	13.3	66.6
2015	649	46.0	14.1	64.1
2016	689	46.0	14.9	59.9
2017	741	47.2	15.6	57.5
2018	751	51.0	14.7	62.2
2019	822	45.2	18.1	60.6
2020	791	48.2	16.3	60.4
2021	755	54.2	13.9	56.3
2022	778	53.5	14.5	55.3
2023	728	43.7	16.6	56.2
2024	669	52.3	12.7	58

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West MI Academy of Environmental Science

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	337	18.0	18.7	0
1996	337	18.0	18.7	0
1997	420	31.0	13.5	14.3
1998	594	31.0	19.2	20.9
1999	520	33.0	15.8	26.7
2000	486	25.0	19.4	42.2
2001	404	25.5	15.8	0
2002	480	33.0	14.5	71.9
2003	480	33.0	14.5	71.9
2004	331	27.0	12.3	75.5
2005	341	27.0	12.6	61
2006	354	26.8	13.2	66.7
2007	401	26.2	15.3	62.3
2008	375	27.5	13.6	54.8
2009	443	30.0	14.8	79.5
2010	472	35.5	13.3	74.4
2011	524	37.2	14.0	74.2
2012	559	43.8	12.7	69.4
2013	591	45.8	12.8	70.4
2014	619	46.4	13.3	66.6
2015	649	46.0	14.1	64.1
2016	689	46.0	14.9	59.9
2017	741	47.2	15.6	57.5
2018	751	51.0	14.7	62.2
2019	822	45.2	18.1	60.6
2020	791	48.2	16.3	60.4
2021	755	54.2	13.9	56.3
2022	778	53.5	14.5	55.3
2023	728	43.7	16.6	56.2
2024	669	52.3	12.7	58

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West MI Academy of Environmental Science

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$838 (10.6%)	$7,084 (89.4%)	$7,922
2020	$1,141 (13.3%)	$7,441 (86.7%)	$8,583
2021	$1,284 (13.5%)	$8,218 (86.5%)	$9,503
2022	$1,839 (18.5%)	$8,117 (81.5%)	$9,956
2023	$2,059 (18.4%)	$9,120 (81.6%)	$11,180

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West MI Academy of Environmental Science

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 679^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 525^th of 1470 Elementary schools	12.5%
Ranks 314^th of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 210^th of 883 Middle schools	15.9%
Ranks 85^th of 666 High schools	Ranks 108^th of 735 High schools	1.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West MI Academy of Environmental Science)	49.2	37.9	11.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West MI Academy of Environmental Science)	49.2	37.9	11.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (West MI Academy of Environmental Science)	60.3	47	13.3%
3rd Grade Math (West MI Academy of Environmental Science)	60.3	47	13.3%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West MI Academy of Environmental Science)	44.1	43.6	0.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West MI Academy of Environmental Science)	44.1	43.6	0.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (West MI Academy of Environmental Science)	50.7	29.1	21.6%
4th Grade Math (West MI Academy of Environmental Science)	50.7	29.1	21.6%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West MI Academy of Environmental Science)	51.4	56.7	5.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West MI Academy of Environmental Science)	51.4	56.7	5.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (West MI Academy of Environmental Science)	29.2	43.3	14.1%
5th Grade Math (West MI Academy of Environmental Science)	29.2	43.3	14.1%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (West MI Academy of Environmental Science)	11.1	24.2	13.1%
5th Grade Social Studies (West MI Academy of Environmental Science)	11.1	24.2	13.1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	17.4	18.6	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West MI Academy of Environmental Science)	40.9	54.2	13.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West MI Academy of Environmental Science)	40.9	54.2	13.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
6th Grade Math (West MI Academy of Environmental Science)	33.3	35.6	2.3%
6th Grade Math (West MI Academy of Environmental Science)	33.3	35.6	2.3%
6th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.1	29.6	5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West MI Academy of Environmental Science)	55.8	43.9	11.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West MI Academy of Environmental Science)	55.8	43.9	11.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%
7th Grade Math (West MI Academy of Environmental Science)	42.3	39	3.3%
7th Grade Math (West MI Academy of Environmental Science)	42.3	39	3.3%
7th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.7	31	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (West MI Academy of Environmental Science)	23.5	24.4	0.9%
8th Grade Social Studies (West MI Academy of Environmental Science)	23.5	24.4	0.9%
8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	28	26.7	1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West MI Academy of Environmental Science)	71.2	71.8	0.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West MI Academy of Environmental Science)	71.2	71.8	0.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	61.9	59.7	2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (West MI Academy of Environmental Science)	32.7	43.6	10.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (West MI Academy of Environmental Science)	32.7	43.6	10.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	41.4	36.3	5.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (West MI Academy of Environmental Science)	61.1	43.8	17.3%
11th Grade Social Studies (West MI Academy of Environmental Science)	61.1	43.8	17.3%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (West MI Academy of Environmental Science)	66.7	66.7
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (West MI Academy of Environmental Science)	66.7	66.7
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (West MI Academy of Environmental Science)	55.6	39.4	16.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (West MI Academy of Environmental Science)	55.6	39.4	16.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	36.3	29.9	6.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	822	728	11.4%
African American	68	69	1.5%
American Indian	14	12	14.3%
Asian	9	9
Hispanic	195	171	12.3%
Pacific Islander	3	2	33.3%
White	522	446	14.6%
Two or More Races	11	19	72.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.6%	56.2%	4.4%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)			M-Step Social Studies (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West MI Academy of Environmental Science	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	4463 Leonard St NW	Grand Rapids	49534	Kent County	West MI Academy of Environmental Science	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 791-7454	669	52	12.7	58.0%	408 (61.0%)	67 (10.0%)	158 (23.6%)	8 (1.2%)	12 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.4%)								(n/a)	76.5	41.2	75.0	64.3	34.5	43.1	48.2	38.8	35.7	40.0	36.9	37.5	32.0	44.4	46.4	52.9	78.6	10.7	44.1	89.3	$11,180	$2,059	$9,121
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	159 College Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 819-2405	295	18	16.7	59.7%	193 (65.4%)	34 (11.5%)	37 (12.5%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (9.2%)								(n/a)					53.5	57.8	40.0	40.7		30.2	26.7		14.8		36.7			16.7			$16,604	$4,411	$12,193
Bethany Based School	Public, Alternative	4-12	901 Eastern Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 245-7708	17	2	8.5	47.1%	15 (88.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																					$29,817	$8,970	$20,847
Hope Academy of West Michigan	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	240 Brown St SE	Grand Rapids	49507	Kent County	Hope Academy of West Michigan	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 301-8458	314	19	16.4	98.7%	3 (1.0%)	46 (14.6%)	264 (84.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)								(n/a)	23.8				20.0	55.0	19.1		18.2	28.6	40.0				18.2				13.0	19.1	$13,254	$2,284	$10,970
Lighthouse Academy Waalkes	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1501 Cedar St NE	Grand Rapids	49503	Kent County	Lighthouse Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(616) 304-8537	80	7	12.0	96.3%	9 (11.3%)	47 (58.8%)	16 (20.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (8.8%)								(n/a)																					$8,689	$3,243	$5,447
Shared Time	Public, Alternative	K-12	1331 Franklin St SE	Grand Rapids	49506	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 819-3200	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Home Education Site	Public, Alternative	1-12	2405 Leonard St NE	Grand Rapids	49505	Kent County	Grand Rapids Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 819-2621	1	0			0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																					$115,837	$2,426	$113,412
Pine Grove Learning Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	2101 52nd St SW	Wyoming	49519	Kent County	Kent Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(616) 410-4900	82	17	4.8	37.8%	35 (42.7%)	18 (22.0%)	18 (22.0%)	3 (3.7%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.3%)								(n/a)
Kent Independent School District (Isd) Deaf and Hard of Hearing	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	4300 Costa Ave NE	Grand Rapids	49525	Kent County	Kent Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(616) 410-4990	60	17	3.5	65.0%	29 (48.3%)	6 (10.0%)	19 (31.7%)	2 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.7%)								(n/a)
Excel Charter Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4201 Breton Rd SE	Grand Rapids	49512	Kent County	Excel Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 281-9339	783	41	19.2	64.5%	248 (31.7%)	257 (32.8%)	131 (16.7%)	51 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	96 (12.3%)								(n/a)	74.4	57.3			54.2	63.9	57.8	59.0	68.8	53.0	61.4	50.0	45.2	50.6	47.6	53.8		30.5	43.8		$11,370	$1,153	$10,217

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