Jefferson vs. West
Should you attend Jefferson or West? 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
Jefferson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
277 students
397 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1440 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#625 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
63
77
Grade 1 Students
40
59
Grade 2 Students
39
66
Grade 3 Students
42
74
Grade 4 Students
40
62
Grade 5 Students
53
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
49%
37%
% Black
17%
10%
% White
26%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
