Top Rankings
Wayne-Westland Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 9,432 students in Wayne-Westland Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Wayne-Westland Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
16 Schools
3,542 Schools
# Students
9,432 Students
1,395,053 Students
# Teachers
557 Teachers
82,775 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Wayne-Westland Community School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 863 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has increased from 73% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#697 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Graduation Rate
75%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.55
# American Indian Students
49 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
129 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
647 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
3,443 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
36%
18%
# White Students
4,720 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
50%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
434 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
759
114,607
# Students in 1st Grade:
627
98,784
# Students in 2nd Grade:
736
100,963
# Students in 3rd Grade:
698
100,661
# Students in 4th Grade:
699
100,564
# Students in 5th Grade:
653
102,114
# Students in 6th Grade:
643
102,037
# Students in 7th Grade:
709
104,290
# Students in 8th Grade:
718
107,471
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,085
121,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
713
114,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
647
109,014
# Students in 12th Grade:
706
114,017
# Ungraded Students:
39
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,806 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,261. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,454 is higher than the state median of $17,455. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$168 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$184 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,806
$18,261
Spending / Student
$19,454
$17,455
Best Wayne-Westland Community School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walkerwinter Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
39932 Michigan Ave
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 419-2780
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 419-2780
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #22.
Pd Graham Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1255 South John Hix St
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2620
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2620
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #33.
John Glenn High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
36105 Marquette St
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2323
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2323
Grades: 8-12
| 1,622 students
Rank: #44.
Wayne Memorial High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3001 4th St
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2206
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2206
Grades: 6-12
| 1,362 students
Rank: #55.
Adlai Stevenson Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
38501 Palmer Rd
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2350
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2350
Grades: 6-8
| 733 students
Rank: #66.
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
34505 Hunter Ave
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2600
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #77.
Waynewestland Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5400 4th St
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2436
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2436
Grades: 8-12
| 203 students
Rank: #88.
Alexander Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1031 South Schuman St
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2650
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2650
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #99.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 North Wildwood St
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2790
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2790
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #1010.
Eugene B Elliott Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30800 Bennington St
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2610
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2610
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #1111.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
33555 Annapolis St
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2402
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2402
Grades: 6-11
| 685 students
Rank: #1212.
Adams Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
33475 Palmer Rd
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2375
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2375
Grades: 6-8
| 655 students
Rank: #1313.
Albert Schweitzer Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Treadwell St
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2750
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2750
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Rooseveltmcgrath Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
36075 Currier St
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2720
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2720
Grades: PK-6
| 425 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Taftgalloway Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4035 Gloria St
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2760
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2760
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #1616.
David Hicks School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Helen St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 419-2660
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 419-2660
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wayne-Westland Community School District?
Wayne-Westland Community School District manages 16 public schools serving 9,432 students.
What is the rank of Wayne-Westland Community School District?
Wayne-Westland Community School District is ranked #696 out of 863 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne-Westland Community School District?
50% of Wayne-Westland Community School District students are White, 36% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wayne-Westland Community School District?
Wayne-Westland Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Wayne-Westland Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,454 is higher than the state median of $17,455. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
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