Top Rankings
Western School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,909 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 43% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,461 Schools
# Students
1,909 Students
1,367,408 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
82,868 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Western School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 844 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 65% has decreased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#153 out of 862 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Graduation Rate
65%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2000–2010. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
18%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% White
84%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,027 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,574. The school district revenue/student has grown by 60% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,496 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 70% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$41 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,027
$22,574
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,496
$21,841
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Western School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bean Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3201 Noble Rd
Spring Arbor, MI 49283
(517) 841-8470
Spring Arbor, MI 49283
(517) 841-8470
Gr: K-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Western Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 S Dearing Rd
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8370
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8370
Gr: 6-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Western High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 S Dearing Rd
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8270
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8270
Gr: 9-12 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Woodville Community Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3950 Catherine St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-8770
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-8770
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Western School District?
Western School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,909 students.
What is the rank of Western School District?
Western School District is ranked #191 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Western School District?
84% of Western School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% 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 19:1, 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 $21,496 is less than the state median of $21,841. The school district spending/student has grown by 70% over four school years.
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