Tomlinson Middle School
- Tomlinson Middle School serves 226 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 11% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
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Tomlinson Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Tomlinson Middle School's student population of 226 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 226 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Tomlinson Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Tomlinson Middle School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #2887 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 8% |
| Black | 85% | 18% |
| White | 14% | 66% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Westwood Community School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Tomlinson Middle School is Robichaud Senior High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Quest Charter Academy (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Thorne Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dearborn Heights Thorne Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 739 students
0.3 miles
25251 Annapolis St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313)292-1600 0.3 K-6 739 - Dearborn Heights Robichaud Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 358 students
0.6 miles
3601 Janet St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313)565-8851 0.6 9-12 358 - Taylor Quest Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 761 students
0.8 miles
24745 Van Born Rd
Taylor, MI 48180
(313)299-0534 0.8 K-8 761 - Dearborn West Village Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 474 students
0.8 miles
3530 Westwood St
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313)274-9200 0.8 K-8 474 - Dearborn Long Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 210 students
1.0 miles
3100 Westwood St
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313)827-6100 1.0 K-5 210
School Reviews
| 2 This school is terrible ! The staff is incompetent. The children aren't allowed to bring their books home to study because the teachers think they won't return them !! - Posted by Parent - Jason |
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