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
Overview
Serving 594 students in grades 6-8, Western Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
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 equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 786 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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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
594 students
786 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
52 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#886 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#2109 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
28%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
187
286
Grade 7 Students
206
256
Grade 8 Students
201
244
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
2%
6%
% White
84%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
12%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%