Adlai Stevenson Middle School

38501 Palmer Rd
Westland, MI 48186
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 768 students in grades 6-8, Adlai Stevenson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 768 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : Adlai Stevenson Middle School serves the northern part of Westland, MI, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 13 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge located 6.3 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Adlai Stevenson Middle School's student population of 768 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
768 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Adlai Stevenson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adlai Stevenson Middle School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2311 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
16%
35%
33%
45%
16%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
32%
18%
White
55%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
(22-23)
60.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Adlai Stevenson Middle School's ranking?
Adlai Stevenson Middle School is ranked #2311 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Adlai Stevenson Middle School often compared to?
Adlai Stevenson Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Discovery Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Adlai Stevenson Middle School?
768 students attend Adlai Stevenson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Adlai Stevenson Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Adlai Stevenson Middle School?
Adlai Stevenson Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Adlai Stevenson Middle School offer ?
Adlai Stevenson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Adlai Stevenson Middle School part of?
Adlai Stevenson Middle School is part of Wayne-Westland Community School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 768 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : Adlai Stevenson Middle School serves the northern part of Westland, MI, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 13 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge located 6.3 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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