West Middle School vs. The Greenspire School
Should you attend West Middle School or The Greenspire 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
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The Greenspire School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Overview
Serving 1,081 students in grades 6-8, West Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 120 students in grades 6-12, The Greenspire School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
1,081 students
120 students


% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
56% | 44%


Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
12 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
10:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#625 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1357 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
25-29%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
50-54%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
50-59%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 6 Students
394
29
Grade 7 Students
354
47
Grade 8 Students
333
44
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
3%


% Asian
2%
1%


% Hispanic
5%
3%


% Black
1%
1%


% White
88%
82%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
10%


Diversity Score
0.22
0.32


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%

