Zeeland Public Schools

The Zeeland Public Schools district in Michigan consists of 12 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district generally outperforms the state averages on standardized tests, with several standout schools demonstrating consistently strong performance across multiple metrics.

New Groningen School, an elementary school, ranks 137th out of 1,488 Michigan elementary schools and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. It has particularly strong performance in math and English language arts, with over 60% of students proficient or better in these subjects. Zeeland West High School ranks 95th out of 739 Michigan high schools and has a 4-star rating, with higher test scores than the district and state averages across multiple subjects. Cityside Middle School also stands out, ranking 131st out of 890 Michigan middle schools and having a 4-star rating with strong performance in English language arts and social studies.

While the district's schools generally perform well, there is more variation in the rankings and test scores of the elementary schools compared to the middle and high schools. Additionally, the district faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% across all schools, which is higher than the state average. The wide range in free/reduced lunch percentages, from 21.34% at Zeeland East High School to 55.73% at Roosevelt Elementary School, suggests potential socioeconomic disparities within the district that may impact student outcomes. The significant variation in spending per student, from $12,071 at Venture Academy to $19,514 at Roosevelt Elementary School, also raises questions about resource allocation and equity.