For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,502 students in Westwood Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Westwood Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% 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
6 Schools
3,462 Schools
# Students
1,502 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
89 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Westwood Community School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 52% has increased from 45-49% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#776 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
38%
Graduation Rate
52%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)67.1%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
69%
18%
% White
21%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,901 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,629. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,736 is less than the state median of $17,806. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,901
$18,629
Spending / Student
$15,736
$17,806
Best Westwood Community School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westwood North Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25824 Michigan Ave
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0400
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0400
Gr: 7-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Westwood Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25824 Michigan Ave
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0400
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0400
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 174:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Robichaud Senior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3601 Janet St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 565-8851
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 565-8851
Gr: 9-12 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Daly School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25824 Michigan Ave
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0016
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0016
Gr: PK-6 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Tomlinson Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25912 Annapolis St
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-3391
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-3391
Gr: 6-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Thorne Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25251 Annapolis St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 292-1600
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 292-1600
Gr: PK-6 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Westwood Community School District?
Westwood Community School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,502 students.
What is the rank of Westwood Community School District?
Westwood Community School District is ranked #772 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Westwood Community School District?
69% of Westwood Community School District students are Black, 21% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 Westwood Community School District?
Westwood Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Westwood Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,736 is less than the state median of $17,806. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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