PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School

Summary:

PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School is a public high school located in Westphalia, Michigan, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 468 students. The school is part of the Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools district, which is ranked 34th out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School consistently performs well academically, ranking in the top 10-15% of Michigan high schools in recent years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 53rd out of 743 Michigan high schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students consistently outperform state averages on standardized tests, such as the M-Step and SAT, and the school has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 95.0% to 97.7% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state average. However, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with over 93% of students identifying as White, in contrast to the more diverse student populations of nearby schools like Relevant Academy of Eaton County and Ionia High School.

Compared to nearby schools, PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School stands out for its consistently high academic performance, graduation rates, and test scores. Schools like Relevant Academy of Eaton County and Douglas R Welch High School, which serve more diverse and economically disadvantaged student populations, struggle to match the academic achievements of PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School. This may be due in part to the school's relatively high socioeconomic status, as the school has a low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 12.42% to 14.53% over the past three years.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 5101 S Clintonia Rd
       Westphalia, MI  48894-9632


(989) 587-5100

District: Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
53rd of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,726 Help


Feeder schools for PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School:

Elementary:    PewamoWestphalia Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.4 Help
Number of students:  477

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.3%
Hispanic:
3.8%
Two or more races:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.7% Help


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Compare Details PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School ranks better than 93.2% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.01. (See more...)
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Compare Details PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School ranks better than 92.9% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.59. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.3%), Hispanic (3.8%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School is 19.4. (See more...)
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Compare PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School employs 24.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School is $13,726.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School:

SchoolDigger ranks PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School 61st of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School 53rd of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School in the ranking list.)

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Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools 34th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School

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Rank History for all middle school students at PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 75.17 184th 858 78.6%
2012 73.85 202nd 900 77.6%
2013 92.99 42nd 919 95.4%
2014 83.98 105th 921 88.6%
2015 78.27 148th 919 83.9%
2016 73.44 189th 894 78.9%
2017 64.82 227th 821 72.4%
2018 78.14 165th 838 80.3%
2019 82.95 106th 792 86.6%
2021 86.06 68th 675 89.9%
2022 81.37 104th 776 86.6%
2023 85.42 104th 883 88.2%
2024 92.01 61st 897 93.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.65 122nd 815 85.0%
2023 90.52 29th 825 96.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.38 128th 794 83.9%
2019 80.30 98th 658 85.1%
2021 76.63 79th 521 84.8%
2022 76.16 105th 657 84.0%
2023 83.30 88th 770 88.6%
2024 90.11 57th 771 92.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.56 181st 797 77.3%
2019 78.49 102nd 639 84.0%
2021 86.85 53rd 540 90.2%
2022 78.02 106th 658 83.9%
2023 82.86 105th 776 86.5%
2024 86.71 83rd 786 89.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.55 189th 678 72.1%
2019 77.71 106th 624 83.0%
2021 83.51 73rd 577 87.3%
2022 75.94 120th 638 81.2%
2023 79.46 110th 688 84.0%
2024 88.07 63rd 701 91.0%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School

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Rank History for all high school students at PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 91.83 20th 705 97.2%
2007 89.77 36th 767 95.3%
2008 90.60 34th 750 95.5%
2009 93.38 19th 754 97.5%
2010 85.30 73rd 765 90.5%
2011 92.05 13th 784 98.3%
2012 90.99 51st 773 93.4%
2013 92.87 39th 805 95.2%
2014 88.69 60th 799 92.5%
2015 84.09 109th 832 86.9%
2016 94.07 34th 852 96.0%
2017 96.41 17th 835 98.0%
2018 94.78 32nd 824 96.1%
2019 92.28 43rd 666 93.5%
2021 58.98 187th 561 66.7%
2022 90.75 52nd 531 90.2%
2023 94.11 28th 735 96.2%
2024 91.59 53rd 743 92.9%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 59.60 227th 654 65.3%
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Rank History for high school Female students at PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.05 19th 710 97.3%
2019 89.51 45th 554 91.9%
2021 81.39 64th 462 86.1%
2022 92.34 31st 416 92.5%
2023 97.72 10th 611 98.4%
2024 92.49 35th 619 94.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.71 45th 707 93.6%
2019 91.68 41st 543 92.4%
2021 57.45 165th 472 65.0%
2022 86.37 58th 440 86.8%
2023 85.84 65th 611 89.4%
2024 86.75 66th 633 89.6%
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Rank History for high school White students at PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.13 37th 708 94.8%
2019 90.50 48th 582 91.8%
2021 54.19 200th 516 61.2%
2022 91.65 46th 492 90.7%
2023 93.27 31st 647 95.2%
2024 89.60 49th 638 92.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 315 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1989 299 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1990 295 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1991 287 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1992 295 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1993 286 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1994 282 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1995 292 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1996 292 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1997 293 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1998 272 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1999 275 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2000 275 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2001 268 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2002 290 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 293
2003 290 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 293
2004 279 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 282
2005 269 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2006 258 0 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2007 243 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 247
2008 269 n/a 2 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 272
2009 296 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2010 296 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2012 435 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 445
2013 405 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 413
2014 450 1 0 14 0 0 0 0 465
2015 446 1 0 18 0 0 1 0 466
2016 427 1 1 17 0 0 2 0 448
2017 441 0 2 15 1 0 4 0 463
2018 468 0 2 16 1 0 3 0 490
2019 492 1 2 18 1 0 4 0 518
2020 465 1 3 18 0 0 3 0 490
2021 442 3 3 23 0 0 4 0 475
2022 443 3 3 20 0 0 5 0 474
2023 438 2 3 20 0 0 5 0 468
2024 450 1 2 18 0 0 6 0 477

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 315 n/a n/a n/a
1989 299 n/a n/a 1
1990 295 18.0 16.3 2
1991 290 n/a n/a n/a
1992 296 n/a n/a 1.4
1993 287 n/a 0.0 2.1
1994 282 18.5 15.2 2.1
1995 292 17.0 17.2 3.8
1996 292 17.0 17.2 3.8
1997 293 15.0 19.5 3.1
1998 272 15.0 18.1 4.4
1999 275 16.0 17.2 3.6
2000 275 15.7 17.5 7.6
2001 268 13.5 19.9 9.7
2002 293 14.0 20.9 12.6
2003 293 14.0 20.9 12.6
2004 282 16.2 17.4 14.2
2005 273 16.6 16.4 16.1
2006 267 16.8 15.9 18.4
2007 247 17.2 14.4 12.6
2008 272 22.5 12.1 9.2
2009 297 22.2 13.4 11.4
2010 297 22.5 13.2 12.5
2012 445 22.1 20.0 12.1
2013 413 19.1 21.5 14.8
2014 465 21.7 21.3 12.3
2015 466 20.0 23.3 10.9
2016 448 20.0 22.4 14.3
2017 463 20.0 23.0 10.2
2018 490 22.0 22.2 15.5
2019 518 21.7 23.8 14.3
2020 490 23.7 20.6 16.7
2021 475 21.5 22.0 12.4
2022 474 21.3 22.1 13.1
2023 468 24.2 19.3 14.5
2024 477 24.5 19.4 11.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 315 n/a n/a n/a
1989 299 n/a n/a 1
1990 295 18.0 16.3 2
1991 290 n/a n/a n/a
1992 296 n/a n/a 1.4
1993 287 n/a 0.0 2.1
1994 282 18.5 15.2 2.1
1995 292 17.0 17.2 3.8
1996 292 17.0 17.2 3.8
1997 293 15.0 19.5 3.1
1998 272 15.0 18.1 4.4
1999 275 16.0 17.2 3.6
2000 275 15.7 17.5 7.6
2001 268 13.5 19.9 9.7
2002 293 14.0 20.9 12.6
2003 293 14.0 20.9 12.6
2004 282 16.2 17.4 14.2
2005 273 16.6 16.4 16.1
2006 267 16.8 15.9 18.4
2007 247 17.2 14.4 12.6
2008 272 22.5 12.1 9.2
2009 297 22.2 13.4 11.4
2010 297 22.5 13.2 12.5
2012 445 22.1 20.0 12.1
2013 413 19.1 21.5 14.8
2014 465 21.7 21.3 12.3
2015 466 20.0 23.3 10.9
2016 448 20.0 22.4 14.3
2017 463 20.0 23.0 10.2
2018 490 22.0 22.2 15.5
2019 518 21.7 23.8 14.3
2020 490 23.7 20.6 16.7
2021 475 21.5 22.0 12.4
2022 474 21.3 22.1 13.1
2023 468 24.2 19.3 14.5
2024 477 24.5 19.4 11.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $286 (3.4%) $8,206 (96.6%) $8,492
2020 $376 (4.0%) $9,047 (96.0%) $9,423
2021 $847 (8.2%) $9,526 (91.8%) $10,374
2022 $1,236 (10.1%) $11,000 (89.9%) $12,236
2023 $1,109 (8.1%) $12,616 (91.9%) $13,726

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 106th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 104th of 883 Middle schools
 1.6%
Ranks 43rd of 666 High schoolsRanks 28th of 735 High schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School)57.140
 17.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools)57.140
 17.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School)46.436.7
 9.7%
   6th Grade Math (Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools)46.436.7
 9.7%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School)52.150.8
 1.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools)52.150.8
 1.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School)49.352.3
 3%
   7th Grade Math (Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools)49.352.3
 3%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School)43.250.8
 7.6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools)43.250.8
 7.6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School)78.482
 3.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools)78.482
 3.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School)64.959
 5.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools)64.959
 5.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School)66.365.3
 1%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools)66.365.3
 1%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School)77.572.2
 5.3%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools)77.572.2
 5.3%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School)60.755.6
 5.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools)60.755.6
 5.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students518468
 9.7%
African American12
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic1820
 11.1%
Pacific Islander00
White492438
 11%
Two or More Races45
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.3%14.5%
 0.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School

Yes. PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School ranks in the top 7.1% of Michigan high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 477 students attended PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School.

PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : PewamoWestphalia Elementary School

Students at PewamoWestphalia MiddleHigh School are 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.


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