Western School District

The Western School District in Michigan consists of 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, serving students from grades K-12. The district as a whole is ranked 118 out of 610 districts in Michigan and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out. Parma Elementary School consistently performs above the district and state averages on M-Step test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Math for grades 3-5. Western Middle School also performs well, ranking 192 out of 897 Michigan middle schools, with over 50% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math for grades 6-7. While not the top performer, Western High School has a strong 95.7% four-year graduation rate and a low 0.0% dropout rate.

However, the data also reveals disparities in performance between the schools. The schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates, such as Woodville Community Center, tend to have lower test scores and graduation rates, suggesting that socioeconomic factors may play a role in student outcomes. Additionally, the district as a whole has room for improvement when compared to state averages, indicating opportunities for further enhancing student learning and outcomes across the Western School District.