Western School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 6 public schools in Western School District, serving 2,911 students. Western School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
- Public schools in Western School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 39% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
- The top ranked public schools in Western School District are Warner Elementary School, Bean Elementary School and Western Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 34% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is more than the Michigan public school average of 18:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Western School District |
| School District Website | http://www.wsdpanthers.org |
| School District Phone Number | (517) 841-8170 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MI) |
| # of Schools | 6 Schools | 3,735 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,911 Students | 1,472,301 Students |
| # of Teachers | 149 Teachers | 82,182 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
- Western School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 869 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 76% has increased from 73% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MI) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #295 out of 869 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 43% |
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| Graduation Rate | 76% | 85% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.23 | 0.52 |
| # of American Indian Students | 11 Students | 9,974 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 30 Students | 49,834 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 116 Students | 114,872 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 8% |
| # of Black Students | 59 Students | 260,793 Students |
| % Black Students | 2% | 18% |
| # of White Students | 2,548 Students | 978,273 Students |
| % White Students | 88% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1,272 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 147 Students | 57,365 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 5% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 254 | 116,607 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 184 | 105,799 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 180 | 103,933 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 164 | 105,395 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 228 | 107,959 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 208 | 112,259 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 238 | 112,463 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 225 | 111,894 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 248 | 114,566 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 260 | 123,361 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 259 | 121,139 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 257 | 115,656 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 206 | 117,214 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 4,056 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $10,815 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,151. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $10,361 is less than the state median of $13,281. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MI) |
| Total Revenue | $32 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $30 MM | $10 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,815 | $13,151 |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,361 | $13,281 |
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Western School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Warner Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:8/Top 30%118 Star Rd10
Spring Arbor, MI 49283
(517) 841-8570
Grades: PK-5 | 392 students
- Bean Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:8/Top 30%3201 Noble Rd10
Spring Arbor, MI 49283
(517) 841-8470
Grades: PK-5 | 422 students
- Western Middle School Math: 39% | Reading: 49%Rank:7/Top 50%1400 South Dearing Rd10
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8370
Grades: 6-8 | 711 students
- Parma Elementary School Math: 39% | Reading: 47%Rank:7/Top 50%385 Elizabeth St10
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8670
Grades: PK-5 | 404 students
- Woodville Community Center Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:4/Bottom 50%3950 Catherine St10
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-8770
Grades: 9-12 | 82 students
- Western High School Math: 2% | Reading: 2%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1400 South Dearing Rd10
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8270
Grades: 9-12 | 900 students
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