Van Hoosen Middle School vs. West Middle School
Should you attend Van Hoosen Middle School or West Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Van Hoosen Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 864 students in grades 6-12, Van Hoosen Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 843 students in grades 6-12, West Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-12
6-12
Total Students
864 students
843 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#109 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#254 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
71%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
304
277
Grade 7 Students
265
281
Grade 8 Students
295
285
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
23%
9%
% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
66%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
