Top Rankings
Western School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,763 students in Western School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Western School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
2,763 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
150 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Western School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#265 out of 855 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
48%
Graduation Rate
84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.55
# American Indian Students
7 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
27 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
130 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
55 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
2%
18%
# White Students
2,372 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
86%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
169 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
245
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
184
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
183
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
171
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
197
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
182
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
215
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
175
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
229
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
281
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
248
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
238
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
215
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,790 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,537 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,790
$18,267
Spending / Student
$11,537
$17,461
Best Western School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 South Dearing Rd
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8270
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8270
Grades: 9-12
| 855 students
Rank: #22.
Warner Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
118 Star Rd
Spring Arbor, MI 49283
(517) 841-8570
Spring Arbor, MI 49283
(517) 841-8570
Grades: K-5
| 381 students
Rank: #33.
Woodville Community Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3950 Catherine St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-8770
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-8770
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Bean Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3201 Noble Rd
Spring Arbor, MI 49283
(517) 841-8470
Spring Arbor, MI 49283
(517) 841-8470
Grades: K-5
| 407 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Parma Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
385 Elizabeth St
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8670
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8670
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #66.
Western Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 South Dearing Rd
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8370
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8370
Grades: 6-8
| 619 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Western School District?
Western School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,763 students.
What is the rank of Western School District?
Western School District is ranked #258 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Western School District?
86% of Western School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Western School District?
Western School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Western School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,537 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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