Top Rankings
West Ottawa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,671 students in West Ottawa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in West Ottawa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
13 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
6,671 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
426 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Ottawa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#282 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Graduation Rate
89%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
4%
% Hispanic
44%
9%
% Black
4%
18%
% White
40%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,835 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,630 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$106 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$104 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,835
$18,510
Spending / Student
$15,630
$17,693
Best West Ottawa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2134 W Lakewood Blvd
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1300
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Lakeshore Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3765 N 168th Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1400
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Waukazoo Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1294 W Lakewood Blvd
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1800
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
North Holland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11946 New Holland St
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1500
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1500
Gr: K-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
West Ottawa High School Campus
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3685 Butternut Dr
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1100
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,185 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Harbor Lights Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1024 136th Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1000
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 856 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
West Ottawa Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 Beech St
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-2299
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-2299
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Great Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3200 152nd Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1200
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #99.
Macatawa Bay Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3700 140th Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-2000
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1010.
Sheldon Woods Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15050 Blair St
West Olive, MI 49460
(616) 786-1700
West Olive, MI 49460
(616) 786-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1111.
Woodside Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2591 N Division Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1900
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1900
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1212.
Pine Creek Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1184 136th Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1600
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1313.
Dunes Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3600 152nd Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1100
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Ottawa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
West Ottawa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District manages 13 public schools serving 6,671 students.
What is the rank of West Ottawa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
West Ottawa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District is ranked #302 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Ottawa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
44% of West Ottawa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Ottawa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
West Ottawa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is West Ottawa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,630 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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