West vs. Jefferson
Should you attend West or Jefferson? 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
Top Rankings
West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
Jefferson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 277 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jefferson ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
397 students
277 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#625 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1440 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
77
63
Grade 1 Students
59
40
Grade 2 Students
66
39
Grade 3 Students
74
42
Grade 4 Students
62
40
Grade 5 Students
59
53
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
1%
% Hispanic
37%
49%
% Black
10%
17%
% White
43%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
