Wayne-Westland Community School District

36745 Marquette St
Westland, MI 48185-3235
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

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 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 9,324 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 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
16 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
9,324 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
550 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Wayne-Westland Community School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 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.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#697 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
13%
34%
27%
45%
21%
38%
75%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
39%
18%
% White
48%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,012 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,679 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$168 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$184 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,012
$18,510
Spending / Student
$19,679
$17,693

Best Wayne-Westland Community School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walkerwinter Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
39932 Michigan Ave
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 419-2780
Grades: K-5
| 339 students
Rank: #22.
Pd Graham Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1255 S John Hix St
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2620
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #33.
John Glenn High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
36105 Marquette St
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2323
Grades: 8-12
| 1,468 students
Rank: #44.
Wayne Memorial High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3001 4th St
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2206
Grades: 8-12
| 1,379 students
Rank: #55.
Adlai Stevenson Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
38501 Palmer Rd
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2350
Grades: 6-8
| 749 students
Rank: #66.
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
34505 Hunter Ave
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2600
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #77.
Waynewestland Innovative Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5400 4th St
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2436
Grades: 9-12
| 255 students
Rank: #88.
Alexander Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1031 S Schuman St
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2650
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #99.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 N Wildwood St
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2790
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: #1010.
Eugene B Elliott Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
30800 Bennington St
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2610
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: #1111.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
33555 Annapolis St
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2402
Grades: 6-8
| 625 students
Rank: #1212.
Adams Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
33475 Palmer Rd
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2375
Grades: 6-8
| 607 students
Rank: #1313.
Albert Schweitzer Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2601 Treadwell St
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2750
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Rooseveltmcgrath Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
36075 Currier St
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2720
Grades: K-6
| 430 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Taftgalloway Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4035 Gloria St
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2760
Grades: K-5
| 420 students
Rank: #1616.
David Hicks School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Helen St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 419-2660
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Wayne-Westland Community School District?
Wayne-Westland Community School District manages 16 public schools serving 9,324 students.
What is the rank of Wayne-Westland Community School District?
Wayne-Westland Community School District is ranked #690 out of 851 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?
48% of Wayne-Westland Community School District students are White, 39% of students are Black, 6% 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 $19,679 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 16 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 9,324 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 75% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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