Wayne-Westland Community School District

The Wayne-Westland Community School District operates 16 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools, serving students in the Wayne and Westland areas. The district as a whole is ranked 546 out of 610 in Michigan and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out. WalkerWinter Elementary School and PD Graham Elementary School consistently perform above the district and state averages on assessments, with 30-40% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math. These schools also have relatively low chronic absenteeism rates compared to the rest of the district. In contrast, Wayne-Westland Innovative Academy, a high school, has the lowest performance metrics in the district but serves as an alternative option for students who may not thrive in a traditional high school setting.

The data reveals significant disparities in performance and student demographics across the schools in the Wayne-Westland Community School District. There appears to be a strong correlation between student socioeconomic status (as measured by free/reduced lunch rates) and academic performance, with the schools serving the highest-poverty populations generally having the lowest test scores and highest chronic absenteeism rates. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive approach to support the district's most vulnerable students and schools.