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Western Middle School vs. Northwest Kidder Middle School

Should you attend Western Middle School or Northwest Kidder Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Western Middle School
1400 S Dearing Rd
Parma, MI 49269
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Northwest Kidder Middle School
6700 Rives Junction Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Western Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 595 students in grades 6-8, Western Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 779 students in grades 6-8, Northwest Kidder Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
595 students
779 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Western Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northwest Kidder Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Western Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwest Kidder Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
51 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Western Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northwest Kidder Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Western Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Western School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Kidder Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Northwest Community Schools School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1099 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
#2099 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Western Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northwest Kidder Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
46%
(Top 50% in MI)(22-23 School Year Data)
18%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Western Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Western School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest Kidder Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Northwest Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 30% in MI)
40%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Western Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Western School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest Kidder Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Northwest Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
28%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Western Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Western School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest Kidder Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Northwest Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Western Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Northwest Kidder Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
198
263
Grade 7 Students
188
249
Grade 8 Students
209
267

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Western Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Western School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Northwest Kidder Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Northwest Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2005-06 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Western Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Western School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northwest Kidder Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Northwest Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Western Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Western School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northwest Kidder Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Northwest Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Western Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Western School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northwest Kidder Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Northwest Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
86%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Western Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Western School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northwest Kidder Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Northwest Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Western Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Western School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northwest Kidder Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Northwest Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.26
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of Western Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Western School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northwest Kidder Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Northwest Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
50%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Western Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Western School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northwest Kidder Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Northwest Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Western Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Western School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northwest Kidder Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Northwest Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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