Top Rankings
West Ottawa Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,558 students in West Ottawa Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in West Ottawa Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
13 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
6,558 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
424 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
West Ottawa Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#286 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Graduation Rate
89%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.55
# American Indian Students
23 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
398 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2,774 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
9%
# Black Students
234 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
4%
18%
# White Students
2,736 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
42%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
385 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
531
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
437
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
461
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
488
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
437
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
475
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
506
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
473
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
488
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
632
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
600
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
511
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
519
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,108 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,899 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$106 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$104 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,108
$18,370
Spending / Student
$15,899
$17,559
Best West Ottawa Public School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2134 W Lakewood Blvd
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1300
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeshore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3765 N 168th Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1400
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #33.
Waukazoo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1294 W Lakewood Blvd
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1800
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #44.
North Holland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11946 New Holland St
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1500
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1500
Grades: K-5
| 267 students
Rank: #55.
Harbor Lights Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1024 136th Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1000
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1000
Grades: 6-8
| 817 students
Rank: #66.
West Ottawa High School Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3685 Butternut Dr
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1100
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,196 students
Rank: #77.
Macatawa Bay Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3700 140th Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-2000
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-2000
Grades: 6-8
| 646 students
Rank: #88.
West Ottawa Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 Beech St
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-2299
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-2299
Grades: K-12
| 30 students
Rank: #99.
Great Lakes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3200 152nd Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1200
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #1010.
Sheldon Woods Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15050 Blair St
West Olive, MI 49460
(616) 786-1700
West Olive, MI 49460
(616) 786-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 150 students
Rank: #1111.
Pine Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1184 136th Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1600
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #1212.
Woodside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2591 N Division Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1900
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #1313.
Dunes Alternative High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3685 Butternut Dr
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1100
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Ottawa Public School District?
West Ottawa Public School District manages 13 public schools serving 6,558 students.
What is the rank of West Ottawa Public School District?
West Ottawa Public School District is ranked #292 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Ottawa Public School District?
42% of West Ottawa Public School District students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Ottawa Public School District?
West Ottawa Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is West Ottawa Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,899 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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