Top Rankings
Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 685 students in Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
Schools in Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
685 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#45 out of 866 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
95%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,568 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,891 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,568
$18,510
Spending / Student
$11,891
$17,693
Best Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools School District Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pewamowestphalia Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
430 W Jefferson St
Pewamo, MI 48873
(989) 593-3488
Pewamo, MI 48873
(989) 593-3488
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students
Rank: #22.
Pewamowestphalia Middlehigh School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5101 S Clintonia Rd
Westphalia, MI 48894
(989) 587-5100
Westphalia, MI 48894
(989) 587-5100
Grades: 6-12
| 477 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools School District?
Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools School District manages 2 public schools serving 685 students.
What is the rank of Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools School District?
Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools School District is ranked #47 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools School District?
95% of Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools School District?
Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,891 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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