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Best Schools in Westside, Grand Rapids, MI
Westside, Grand Rapids, MI has 17 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 7,057 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Westside meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Westside, Grand Rapids, MI
The top high schools in Westside, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kenowa Hills High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenowa Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 933 Students
2. Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School
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Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 357 Students
3. Union High School
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Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 922 Students
4. Union High Transition
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Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 59 Students
5. Newcomers Community School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 102 Students
Best Middle Schools in Westside, Grand Rapids, MI
The top middle schools in Westside, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kenowa Hills Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenowa Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 623 Students
2. Westwood Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 189 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Westside, Grand Rapids, MI
The top elementary schools in Westside, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Zinser Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kenowa Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 430 Students
2. Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 448 Students
3. Kenowa Hills Central Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Kenowa Hills Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 551 Students
4. Shawmut Hills School
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Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 261 Students
5. Harrison Park Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Grand Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 639 Students
6. West Side Christian School
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Projected Test Scores
West Side Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 466 Students
7. St Anthony Of Padua
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Projected Test Scores
St Anthony Of Padua • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 263 Students
8. Holy Spirit School
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Projected Test Scores
Holy Spirit School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 311 Students
9. Kent Education Centeroakleigh
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Projected Test Scores
Kent Isd • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 32 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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
12.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Westside, Grand Rapids, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Westside, Grand Rapids, MI
How many schools are in Westside, Grand Rapids, MI?
Westside, Grand Rapids, MI has 17 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 7,057 students in total.
How do schools in Westside perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Westside score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Westside meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Westside?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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