Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte

Summary:

Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte is a public magnet elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Holland City School District. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic enrollment (54.29% in 2022-2023).

Despite the school's diverse population, Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state in academic assessments, particularly for its Hispanic and low-income student subgroups. The school's M-Step test scores in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies rank in the bottom 20% of Michigan elementary schools for these subgroups. In contrast, the school's White student subgroup performs relatively better, ranking in the top 11% of Michigan elementary schools in 2022-2023. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has also more than tripled over the past five years, from 5.4% in 2017-2018 to 15.9% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district and state averages.

Compared to nearby schools, Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte lags behind in academic performance. Nearby schools in the West Ottawa Public School District, such as Pine Creek Elementary, Great Lakes Elementary, and Woodside Elementary, as well as nearby Black River Public School and Vanderbilt Charter Academy, all outperform Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte in academic achievement. Addressing the school's challenges, particularly the significant achievement gaps for its Hispanic and low-income students, will be crucial for improving educational outcomes and opportunities for all students at Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 461 Van Raalte Ave
       Holland, MI  49423-3942


(616) 494-2601

District: Holland City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
971st of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,321 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.1 Help
Number of students:  326

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.3%
White:
40.5%
Two or more races:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte ranks worse than 65.3% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Holland City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.98. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.3%), White (40.5%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Holland City School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte is 19.1, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Holland City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte employs 17 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte is $17,321, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Holland City School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte:

SchoolDigger ranks Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte 971st of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Holland City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Holland City School District 377th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte

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Rank History for all students at Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.02 909th 1408 35.4%
2021 40.02 674th 1153 41.5%
2022 44.33 700th 1344 47.9%
2023 49.61 695th 1470 52.7%
2024 32.98 971st 1486 34.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.21 215th 270 20.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.08 858th 1397 38.6%
2019 23.91 924th 1134 18.5%
2021 35.82 514th 749 31.4%
2022 36.25 717th 1099 34.8%
2023 26.75 1015th 1350 24.8%
2024 21.51 1126th 1381 18.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.80 936th 1443 35.1%
2019 22.62 947th 1171 19.1%
2021 29.38 666th 902 26.2%
2022 39.49 656th 1106 40.7%
2023 48.82 622nd 1321 52.9%
2024 33.68 869th 1342 35.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.02 704th 1446 51.3%
2021 50.22 416th 915 54.5%
2022 39.96 676th 1139 40.6%
2023 40.50 773rd 1334 42.1%
2024 26.17 986th 1347 26.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.94 110th 222 50.5%
2019 28.65 60th 86 30.2%
2021 38.03 20th 30 33.3%
2023 12.95 175th 188 6.9%
2024 18.34 176th 201 12.4%
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Rank History for White students at Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.49 505th 1253 59.7%
2021 88.28 65th 1005 93.5%
2022 84.57 122nd 1102 88.9%
2023 85.39 131st 1198 89.1%
2024 63.67 397th 1204 67.0%
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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.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 93 4 0 147 1 0 7 0 252
2018 111 7 1 186 1 0 9 0 315
2019 126 3 1 181 0 0 9 0 320
2020 143 2 0 191 0 0 10 0 346
2021 135 2 0 185 0 0 7 0 329
2022 126 3 0 162 0 0 11 0 302
2023 132 4 2 177 0 0 11 0 326

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

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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 Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 252 13.6 18.5 48.8
2018 315 16.1 19.5 50.2
2019 320 14.8 21.6 46.9
2020 346 14.8 23.2 46
2021 329 17.8 18.4 45.3
2022 302 15.4 19.5 45.7
2023 326 17.0 19.1 44.5

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 Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 252 13.6 18.5 48.8
2018 315 16.1 19.5 50.2
2019 320 14.8 21.6 46.9
2020 346 14.8 23.2 46
2021 329 17.8 18.4 45.3
2022 302 15.4 19.5 45.7
2023 326 17.0 19.1 44.5

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 Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $892 (8.1%) $10,172 (91.9%) $11,063
2020 $946 (8.8%) $9,857 (91.2%) $10,803
2021 $1,322 (11.4%) $10,229 (88.5%) $11,552
2022 $2,188 (16.6%) $10,968 (83.4%) $13,156
2023 $2,390 (13.8%) $14,931 (86.2%) $17,321

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 909th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 695th of 1470 Elementary schools
 17.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte)36.441
 4.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Holland City School District)44.938.9
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte)42.933.3
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Holland City School District)42.137.1
 5%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte)37.838.7
 0.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Holland City School District)42.342.8
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte)33.333.3
   4th Grade Math (Holland City School District)32.835.8
 3%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte)48.151
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Holland City School District)53.251.8
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte)25.940.4
 14.5%
   5th Grade Math (Holland City School District)32.435.8
 3.4%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students320326
 1.9%
African American34
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic181177
 2.2%
Pacific Islander00
White126132
 4.8%
Two or More Races911
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.9%44.5%
 2.4%


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Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte ranks 971st of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 326 students attended Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte.

Students at Holland Language Academy at Van Raalte are 54% Hispanic, 40% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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