Tomlinson Middle School
Tomlinson Middle School serves 205 students in grades 6-8.
Tomlinson Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
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 205 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 205 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Tomlinson Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Tomlinson Middle School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2557 out of 3119 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 43% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 3% |
Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
Black | 78% | 18% |
White | 19% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.52 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 45% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Westwood Community School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Dearborn Heights Thorne Elementary School Math: 13% | Reading: 15%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 765 students10
0.3 miles
25251 Annapolis St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 292-1600 0.3 PK-6 765 - Dearborn Heights Westwood Preschool Grades: PK
0.4 miles
25251 Annapolis St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 292-1691 0.4 PK n/a - Dearborn Heights Robichaud Senior High School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 352 students10
0.6 miles
3601 Janet St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 565-8851 0.6 9-12 352 - Taylor Quest Charter Academy Charter School
Math: 33% | Reading: 40%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 764 students10
0.8 miles
24745 Van Born Rd
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 299-0534 0.8 K-8 764 - Dearborn West Village Academy Magnet School
Charter School
Math: 19% | Reading: 29%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 429 students10
0.8 miles
3530 Westwood St
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 274-9200 0.8 K-8 429
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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