For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,421 students in Westwood 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 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 14% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
1,421 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Westwood Community School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 55-59% has increased from 41% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#818 out of 855 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
48%
Graduation Rate
55-59%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.55
# American Indian Students
6 Students
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
56 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
1,077 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
76%
18%
# White Students
232 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
16%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
91
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
91
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
107
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
124
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
107
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
111
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
112
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
95
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
103
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
187
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
122
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
80
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
91
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,807 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,633 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,807
$18,267
Spending / Student
$16,633
$17,461
Best Westwood Community School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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
Grades: 7-12
| 57 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Westwood Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3601 Janet St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 565-0288
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 565-0288
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: #33.
Tomlinson Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25912 Annapolis St
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-3391
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-3391
Grades: 6-8
| 198 students
Rank: #44.
Daly School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25824 Michigan Ave
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0016
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0016
Grades: PK-6
| 156 students
Rank: #55.
Robichaud Senior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3601 Janet St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 565-8851
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 565-8851
Grades: 9-12
| 338 students
Rank: #66.
Thorne Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25251 Annapolis St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 292-1600
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 292-1600
Grades: PK-6
| 587 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Westwood Community School District?
Westwood Community School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,421 students.
What is the rank of Westwood Community School District?
Westwood Community School District is ranked #767 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Westwood Community School District?
76% of Westwood Community School District students are Black, 16% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westwood Community School District?
Westwood Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Westwood Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,633 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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