Serving 291 students in grades Kindergarten-8, West Village Academy ranks in the bottom 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 8% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 291 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Village Academy's student population of 291 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
291 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Village Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Village Academy is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2726 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
90%
18%
White
7%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Village Academy's ranking?
West Village Academy is ranked #2726 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are West Village Academy often compared to?
West Village Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Voyageur Academy, Weston Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend West Village Academy?
291 students attend West Village Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of West Village Academy students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Village Academy?
West Village Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Village Academy offer ?
West Village Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is West Village Academy part of?
West Village Academy is part of West Village Academy School District.
School Reviews
5 4/18/2022
I use to go there and went there for 3 years and I'm going back on Monday, also I was gone for a year because I was in vegas living with my grandparents because they moved and went to a different school called John F Mendoza.
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