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Westwood Elementary School

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Westwood Elementary School ranks 892 nd of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 3-5

892^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 40% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Westwood Elementary School serves 423 students in grades 3 through 5 in Portland, Michigan, as part of Portland Public Schools, a mid-sized district that also includes Oakwood Elementary School for younger students in grades PK-2.

Westwood has experienced a significant decline in its statewide ranking over the past decade, falling from the 72nd percentile (4 stars) in 2015-2016 to the 40th percentile (2 stars) by 2025-2026. The school consistently underperforms the state average in English Language Arts across all tested grades, with proficiency rates roughly 7 to 12 percentage points below state averages. For example, only 26.1% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA compared to the state average of 38.2%. Math performance is more competitive, with 4th graders actually exceeding the state average (44.6% vs. 39.4%), though 3rd and 5th graders still lag slightly behind. Chronic absenteeism is a relative strength, with a rate of 16.7% in 2024-2025, notably better than the state average of 27.9%. However, the school shows significant disparities in serving different student groups, with particularly concerning outcomes for Special Education students, who ranked in the 15th percentile in 2025-2026.

Compared to nearby schools, Westwood faces clear challenges. The high-performing PewamoWestphalia Elementary School in Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools ranks in the 76th percentile with significantly lower chronic absenteeism (11.5%) and a lower free/reduced lunch population. Westwood's per-student spending of $12,860 is lower than Pewamo-Westphalia's $14,741, yet higher than its district counterpart Oakwood's $12,492. Interestingly, schools in Ionia Public Schools like Emerson School spend considerably more per student ($17,009) but generally perform worse, suggesting that how funds are targeted matters more than the total amount spent. The data points to a need for focused review of literacy instruction and targeted interventions for specific student subgroups to reverse Westwood's downward trajectory.

423

Students ?

16.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,860

Per pupil spending ?

37.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

883 Cross St
Portland, MI 48875-1012

(517) 647-2989

District: Portland Public Schools

Students who attend Westwood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Portland Middle School
High:	Portland High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.6%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Hispanic:

4.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 72nd percentile in 2016 → 40th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Michigan average (32% vs 38% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 32 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school32%

District avg32%

Michigan avg38%

892^nd of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Bottom 40%▼ down 31 pts since 2016

From top 28% (2016) to bottom 40% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

318^th of 625Portland Public Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	37.6	892 of 1492	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	47.9	753 of 1488	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.0	802 of 1486	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.8	702 of 1470	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.0	574 of 1344	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.3	583 of 1153	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	49.9	666 of 1408	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.6	484 of 1448	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	60.2	503 of 1466	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	68.3	439 of 1548	71.6%	★★★★☆
2015	74.4	372 of 1580	76.5%	★★★★☆
2014	78.6	282 of 1533	81.6%	★★★★☆
2013	77.0	309 of 1563	80.2%	★★★★☆
2012	77.6	307 of 1566	80.4%	★★★★☆
2011	76.2	312 of 1552	79.9%	★★★★☆
2010	71.6	460 of 1552	70.4%	★★★★☆
2009	75.5	331 of 1589	79.2%	★★★★☆
2008	65.8	616 of 1577	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	69.4	467 of 1565	70.2%	★★★★☆
2006	67.3	518 of 1545	66.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	35.6	824 of 1343	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	38.6	798 of 1338	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.8	791 of 1342	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	45.9	666 of 1321	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	53.4	480 of 1106	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	44.5	477 of 902	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.6	628 of 1171	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	61.6	562 of 1443	61.1%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	51.8	85 of 209	59.3%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	31.4	930 of 1352	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	32.9	910 of 1346	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.5	945 of 1381	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.2	782 of 1350	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.8	564 of 1099	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.6	440 of 749	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.7	590 of 1134	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	58.2	559 of 1397	60.0%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	30.5	931 of 1372	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	46.5	705 of 1366	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.0	829 of 1347	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.4	747 of 1334	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.5	653 of 1139	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.1	564 of 915	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.8	683 of 1196	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	69.0	426 of 1446	70.5%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	19.6	210 of 246	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	13.5	239 of 252	5.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	27.4	174 of 225	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	68.4	77 of 403	80.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	25.6	912 of 1199	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	34.5	816 of 1206	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	30.8	848 of 1204	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	37.8	773 of 1198	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.7	611 of 1102	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.2	624 of 1005	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	38.9	703 of 1128	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	53.7	578 of 1253	53.9%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2025)59th percentile+10 vs school

Female (2026)39th percentile~ school

Male (2026)32nd percentile-8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)31st percentile-9 vs school

White (2026)24th percentile-16 vs school

Special Education (2026)15th percentile-26 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Math37%~ state avg

Science37%-3 vs state

English Language Arts31%-10 vs state

Social Studies14%-14 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				M-Step English Language Arts (2026)				M-Step Math (2026)				M-Step Science (2026)	M-Step Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Westwood Elementary School	Public	3-5	883 Cross St	Portland	48875	Ionia County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 647-2989	423	25	16.7	37.6%	379 (89.6%)	6 (1.4%)	17 (4.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.5%)	37.6	892^nd of 1492 public elementary schools	40.2%		47.9	753^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	49.4%	139	26.1	30.9	36.7		35.1	44.6	31.3		36.7	13.6	$12,860	$1,072	$11,788
Oakwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	500 Oak St	Portland	48875	Ionia County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 647-2991	473	34	13.7	40.2%	431 (91.1%)	12 (2.5%)	12 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.6%)								(n/a)											$12,492	$1,120	$11,373
Coon School	Public	K-6	6679 S State Rd	Ionia	48846	Ionia County	Berlin Township S/D #3	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 527-4900	15	1	13.0	66.7%	15 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$11,487	$2,640	$8,847
Twin Rivers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	435 Lou Lemke Ln	Muir	48860	Ionia County	Ionia Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 522-0005	183	10	19.0	65.0%	154 (84.2%)	3 (1.6%)	17 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.4%)	23.6	1110^th of 1492 public elementary schools	25.6%		29.7	1019^th of 1488 public elementary schools	31.5%	91	27.0	23.8	33.3		27.0	19.1	21.2		24.2	15.2	$14,029	$1,783	$12,246
PewamoWestphalia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	430 W Jefferson St	Pewamo	48873	Ionia County	Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 593-3488	249	17	15.0	28.5%	240 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	74.1	352^nd of 1492 public elementary schools	76.4%		76.2	319^th of 1488 public elementary schools	78.6%	33	56.1	40.7	59.3		56.1	48.1	51.9		44.4	44.4	$14,741	$394	$14,347
AA Rather School	Public	PK, KG-5	380 E Tuttle Rd	Ionia	48846	Ionia County	Ionia Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 527-1720	308	15	20.1	51.0%	261 (84.7%)	2 (0.6%)	32 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.2%)	51.7	672^nd of 1492 public elementary schools	55.0%		57.1	607^th of 1488 public elementary schools	59.2%	65	37.8	42.9	47.3		31.1	51.8	23.6		43.6	29.1	$12,569	$1,632	$10,937
Jefferson School	Public	PK, KG-5	420 N Jefferson St	Ionia	48846	Ionia County	Ionia Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 527-2740	272	15	18.1	68.4%	206 (75.7%)	1 (0.4%)	51 (18.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.8%)	28	1038^th of 1492 public elementary schools	30.4%		32	980^th of 1488 public elementary schools	34.1%	58	41.7	30.2	22.5		27.8	32.6	15.0		25.0	17.5	$14,955	$1,673	$13,282
Emerson School	Public	PK, KG-5	645 Hackett St	Ionia	48846	Ionia County	Ionia Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 527-8018	166	12	14.0	78.3%	119 (71.7%)	1 (0.6%)	35 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.0%)	31.5	979^th of 1492 public elementary schools	34.4%		41.1	846^th of 1488 public elementary schools	43.1%	133	25.0	36.0	36.0		16.7	12.0	24.0		48.0	20.0	$17,009	$1,557	$15,452
Wacousta Elementary School	Public	K-4	9325 W Herbison Rd	Eagle	48822	Clinton County	Grand Ledge Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 925-5940	457	27	16.7	23.4%	370 (81.0%)	7 (1.5%)	43 (9.4%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.4%)	65	492^nd of 1492 public elementary schools	67.0%		42.1	832^nd of 1488 public elementary schools	44.1%	340	55.7	43.6			49.5	41.0					$15,235	$1,125	$14,110
TC Holbrook Elementary School	Public	K-4	615 Jones St	Grand Ledge	48837	Eaton County	Grand Ledge Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 925-5480	506	30	16.6	31.6%	396 (78.3%)	5 (1.0%)	50 (9.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (10.7%)	45.2	774^th of 1492 public elementary schools	48.1%		49.4	730^th of 1488 public elementary schools	50.9%	44	43.6	31.0			44.7	29.9					$13,549	$2,091	$11,458

Frequently Asked Questions about Westwood Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Westwood Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Westwood Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Portland Middle School
High : Portland High School

What district is Westwood Elementary School in?

Portland Public Schools

How many students attend Westwood Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 423 students attended Westwood Elementary School.

Is Westwood Elementary School a good school?

Westwood Elementary School ranks 892^nd of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Westwood Elementary School?

Students at Westwood Elementary School are 90% White, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% African American.

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