Summary:
The city of Parma, Michigan is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Western High School, Western Middle School, and Parma Elementary School. These schools, part of the Western School District, demonstrate a range of academic performance, with Parma Elementary and Western Middle School standing out as particularly strong performers.
Parma Elementary School is a standout, consistently achieving high academic performance with students scoring well above state and district averages in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. This is especially impressive given the school's relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, Western Middle School has maintained a 4-star rating and continues to excel in academic assessments across multiple grade levels and subject areas, with particularly strong PSAT performance.
While the schools in Parma generally perform well, there are some areas for improvement. Parma Elementary and Western Middle School both have relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, suggesting attendance may be a concern. Additionally, the schools have a predominantly white student population, indicating a lack of diversity that the district may need to address.
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