Serving 474 students in grades 4-8, West Hills Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 57% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
West Hills Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#257 out of 3025 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
8%
18%
White
75%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Hills Middle School's ranking?
West Hills Middle School is ranked #257 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend West Hills Middle School?
474 students attend West Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of West Hills Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Hills Middle School?
West Hills Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Hills Middle School offer ?
West Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West Hills Middle School part of?
West Hills Middle School is part of Bloomfield Hills Schools School District.
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