Westwood Heights Schools, MI

Original Research by School Decision on Westwood Heights Schools

Westwood Heights Schools is a small public district in Genesee County, Michigan, serving students from pre-kindergarten through high school. It operates five schools: Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary, Michael Hamady Elementary, Hamady Middle School, Hamady Community High School, and Academy West Alternative Education. The district's enrollment is modest for its grade span, and its student body is predominantly Black, with smaller White, Hispanic, and multiracial populations. Free-or-reduced-price lunch counts were not available in the data we received, nor were English learner or special education figures, so we cannot characterize the district's economic disadvantage or disability populations from what is here.

On state assessments, the district shows proficiency levels that are low across nearly every tested subject and grade. In math, results from the most recent state testing cycle place proficiency in the single digits or low teens at every grade from third through eighth, with the strongest showing in third grade and the weakest in the upper elementary and middle grades, where reported proficiency falls to near zero. English language arts follows a similar pattern, with third and fourth grade in the teens, fifth grade reaching the low twenties, and then a drop through the middle grades. Science and social studies results are also low, with eighth grade science and social studies both well below tenth of students showing proficiency. Among Genesee County's districts, the district's overall proficiency sits in the bottom quartile. A parent considering this district may want to look into what academic interventions and support structures are in place, and how the district is responding to these results.

Chronic absenteeism is a concern the data does surface. The district's rate sits above the county median, meaning a substantial share of students are missing a meaningful amount of school. High absenteeism often compounds academic challenges, and it is a factor worth asking about directly. Per-pupil spending, by contrast, falls in the middle to upper range among county districts, so resource levels do not appear to be the distinguishing issue.

We looked for graduation rate data and could not find a reported figure for this district. Without it, we cannot speak to how the high school is doing in getting students across the finish line. We also searched for program offerings such as Advanced Placement, career and technical education, or dual enrollment, and found none listed in the data provided. The presence of an alternative education school suggests the district does serve students who need a nontraditional path, which can be a valuable option for families whose teenagers have struggled in a standard setting. Beyond that, we cannot describe specific academic programs or pathways because the data does not include them.

The housing context around Westwood Heights is defined by its location in and near Flint. Weighted home values for the district are very low relative to both state and national benchmarks, reflecting the economic conditions of the surrounding community. The largest share of the district's housing stock sits in Flint zip codes, where values are among the lowest in the area, with smaller portions extending toward Mount Morris and Flushing where prices run higher. Rental costs are correspondingly modest. The Genesee County housing market broadly has seen listing prices climb recently, with inventory growing and homes moving at a moderate pace, but the district's immediate area remains one of the most affordable corners of the county. For a family already in the area, buying or renting here is financially accessible. For a family considering a move in, the low cost of entry comes paired with the academic challenges described above.

We searched for recent district-level changes that would matter to parents and found little specific to report. Publicly available information references historical financial difficulties, but no clearly defined recent shifts in programming, leadership direction, or facility changes surfaced in our research. A family evaluating this district would benefit from contacting the central office directly to ask about current improvement plans, tutoring or intervention services, and what the high school experience looks like in practice given the absence of reported graduation data.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,564

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 4%

Black 81%

White 11%

Asian 0%

Two+ 3%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

16%

—

Gr 4

13%

—

Gr 5

26%

—

Gr 8

15%

—

Math

Gr 3

18%

—

Gr 5

10%

—

Science

Gr 5

20%

—

Gr 8

—

Social studies

Gr 8

—

Schools in this District

5 schools are officially reported under this district.

Hamady Middle School

Colonel Donald McMonagle Elementary School

Hamady Community High School

Academy West Alternative Education

Michael Hamady Elementary School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

3 grades reported

17%

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

English Language Arts

4 grades reported

17%

Grade 3

14%

Grade 4

23%

Grade 5

15%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

18%

Grade 5

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$69,710

Year-over-year change-0.0%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$34K to $240K

vs. state typical0.26x

vs. national typical0.19x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
48504	Flint	$48K	-1.9%	73.5%
48458	Mount Morris	$115K	+9.0%	15.4%
48433	Flushing	$240K	+7.3%	6.1%
48505	Flint	$34K	-9.4%	5.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,047/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
48504	Flint	$1,047	—	73.5%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$352/mo

Home price / national median income0.8x

Annual rent / national median income15.0%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$695/mo

Market Activity: Genesee County

Median listing price$219,900

Median listing price YoY+16.4%

Median price per sq ft$146

Median price per sq ft YoY+10.6%

Median days on market46.0 days

Median days on market YoY-11.5%

Active listings858

Active listings YoY+5.5%

New listings560

New listings YoY+5.3%

Pending listings639

Pending listings YoY+2.4%

Hotness: median listing price$199,900

Hotness: median listing price YoY+25.4%

Supply score61.8

Supply score YoY+44.4%

Demand score66.2

Demand score YoY+2.5%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$263,590 (+4.2% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.