Wayne-Westland Community School District

36745 Marquette St
Westland, MI 48185-3235
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
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 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,229 students in Wayne-Westland Community School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Michigan.
Public Preschools in Wayne-Westland Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
16 Schools
1,089 Schools
# Students
9,324 Students
372,198 Students
# Teachers
550 Teachers
24,811 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 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has decreased from 77% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#687 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
13%
35%
27%
45%
21%
38%
75%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.58
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
39%
21%
% White
48%
61%
% 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 Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pd Graham Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1255 S John Hix St
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2620
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Alexander Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1031 S Schuman St
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2650
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 N Wildwood St
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2790
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Albert Schweitzer Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2601 Treadwell St
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2750
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
David Hicks School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Helen St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 419-2660
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Recent Articles

Bullying, Name-Calling & Put-Downs: Parent Guide 2025
Bullying, Name-Calling & Put-Downs: Parent Guide 2025
Practical tips for parents to address bullying, name-calling, and put-downs—with 2025 data, policies, and expert strategies.
What Is a Magnet School? (2025 Guide)
What Is a Magnet School? (2025 Guide)
Explore what a magnet school is, how it works, and its benefits in 2025. Clear explanation for parents, students, and educators.
Cooperative Learning in 2025: Evidence, Best Practices & Challenges
Cooperative Learning in 2025: Evidence, Best Practices & Challenges
Explore cooperative learning in 2025—new data, updated practices, expert insights for educators and families.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 16 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 9,324 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 75% (Top 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

Quick Links