Best High Schools in Westside, Grand Rapids, MI

Westside, Grand Rapids, MI has 6 high schools with 2,434 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Westside score 13% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Westside underperform expectations.

1. Grand Rapids Public Museum High

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 273 Students

2. Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 357 Students

3. Innovation Central High

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 523 Students

4. Union High School

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 922 Students

5. Union High Transition

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 59 Students

6. Newcomers Community School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 102 Students

Best Middle Schools in Westside, Grand Rapids, MI

Westside, Grand Rapids, MI has 4 middle schools with 1,161 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Westside score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Westside exceed expectations.

1. Blandford School

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 • 60 Students

2. Westwood Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 189 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Westside, Grand Rapids, MI

Westside, Grand Rapids, MI has 7 elementary schools with 2,211 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Westside score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Westside underperform expectations.

1. Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 448 Students

2. Zinser Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Kenowa Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 430 Students

3. Kent Education Centeroakleigh

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Kent Isd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 32 Students

4. Shawmut Hills School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 261 Students

5. Harrison Park Academy

D-

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 639 Students

6. St Anthony Of Padua

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Anthony Of Padua • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 263 Students

7. Holy Spirit School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Holy Spirit School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 311 Students

8. West Side Christian School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

West Side Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 466 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Westside, Grand Rapids, MI

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Westside, Grand Rapids, MI has a total population of 13,931 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Westside, Grand Rapids, MI

5,806

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

42%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Westside, Grand Rapids, MI.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

12.32 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

3.11 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

9.21 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Westside, Grand Rapids, MI.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Westside, Grand Rapids, MI.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,217 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

61 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Westside, Grand Rapids, MI Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Westside, Grand Rapids, MI

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  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 16%
  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Swan, Grand Rapids, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 19%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 13%
  • Projected Test Scores: 17%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Belknap Lookout, Grand Rapids, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 18%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Roosevelt Park, Grand Rapids, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 18%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Heritage Hill, Grand Rapids, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Highland Park, Grand Rapids, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
South East Community, Grand Rapids, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 16%
  • Projected Test Scores: 16%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Midtown-Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, MI

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations