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Schools in Westphalia Township · Pewamo-Westphalia Community School District

Westphalia Township’s public schools outscore 94% of Michigan districts

Math proficiency in Westphalia Township’s districts is 56%, above the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the public school district serving Westphalia Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
67%
▲ 22 pts vs MI 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
56%
▲ 22 pts vs MI 34%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 13–18 pts vs MI 82%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$15.1K
▼ 8% vs MI $16.5K
FY2024
Students per teacher
18.4
MI 16.5 · larger classes
Schools in town
2
753 students on the public path
In brief

Westphalia Township’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 67% and math 56% in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $15,140 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle school

From grade 6 the district’s path is PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School. Enrollment is up 18% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. Mary Elementary School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Westphalia Township’s grade

A+ Test scoresA Graduation

A: better than 94% of Michigan school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Michigan average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Michigan school districts we grade (815)Better than 94%
Lower resultsHigher results
Michigan towns with similar household incomes (849)Better than 97%
Towns in Clinton County (16)Better than 88%
AA+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 288 test results and a graduating class of 65 could put Westphalia Township anywhere from A to A+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Westphalia Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (289 in math, 288 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Westphalia Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–5PewamoWestphalia Elementary Schoolin PewamoA
6–12PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh SchoolPewamo-Westphalia Community School DistrictA

Westphalia Township’s public schools are run by Pewamo-Westphalia Community School District, which also serves Dallas, Lyons, Pewamo and Westphalia. Parts of Westphalia Township (7% of its land) are served by Grand Ledge instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Pewamo-Westphalia Community School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 2 schools · 753 students, up 18% since 2020–21 · 18.4 per teacher (MI 16.5)
$15,140MI $16,528 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading67%
State average 45.4% · 288 students tested
Math56%
State average 33.6% · 289 students tested

Westphalia Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Westphalia Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Westphalia TownshipAPewamo-Westphalia
RileyA−St. Johns
DallasA+Fowler PK–12 · Pewamo-Westphalia PK–12
Portland—Portland Public
EagleA−Portland Public PK–12 · Grand Ledge K–12

Every school in Westphalia Township

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Westphalia Townshipby address
PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School
High · Grades 6–12 · Westphalia
A
504 students21:1Rate it →
Also serving Westphalia Townshipin other towns
PewamoWestphalia Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Pewamo
A
249 students15:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Mary Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–6 · Westphalia
Private · Catholic
312 students18:1Rate it →

Questions about Westphalia Township’s schools

Are Westphalia Township’s schools good?

By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Westphalia Township children attend outscore 94% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 97%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Westphalia Township in?

Pewamo-Westphalia Community School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 753 students in 2 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Westphalia Township are served by Grand Ledge.

What is Westphalia Township’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Pewamo-Westphalia Community School District graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.

How much does Westphalia Township spend per student?

$15,140 in Pewamo-Westphalia Community School District (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Westphalia Township?

Yes: St. Mary Elementary School (Catholic, grades K–6, 312 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.