Adams Middle School

Summary:

Adams Middle School is a public middle school located in Westland, Michigan, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 636. The school is part of the Wayne-Westland Community School District, which is ranked 546 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Adams Middle School faces significant challenges in terms of student academic performance, chronic absenteeism, and the performance of specific student subgroups. The school consistently performs below the state and district averages on standardized tests, with only 15.7% of 6th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 9.2% of 6th-graders and 6% of 7th-graders meeting or exceeding math standards. Additionally, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.6% in 2020-2021 to 66.4% in 2022-2023. When compared to nearby schools, such as Adlai Stevenson Middle School and Benjamin Franklin Middle School, both of which are in the same district, Adams Middle School is one of the lower-performing schools.

Despite the significant increase in per-student spending at Adams Middle School, from $12,609 in 2019-2020 to $21,319 in 2022-2023, the academic performance has not shown a corresponding improvement. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be enough to address the underlying challenges the school is facing, and a more comprehensive approach may be needed. The high chronic absenteeism rate is likely linked to the school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 69.65% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. Addressing these issues and supporting students from low-income families could be key focus areas for the school and district to improve overall student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 33475 Palmer Rd
       Westland, MI  48186-4614


(734) 419-2375

District: Wayne-Westland Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
793rd of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,319 Help


Students who attend Adams Middle School usually attend:

High:    Wayne Memorial High School

Feeder schools for Adams Middle School:

Elementary:    Albert Schweitzer Elementary School
    Alexander Hamilton Elementary School
    Eugene B Elliott Elementary School
    RooseveltMcGrath Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  636

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.8%
African American:
39.6%
Hispanic:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Adams Middle School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.41. (See more...)
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Compare Details Adams Middle School ranks worse than 88.4% of middle schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the Wayne-Westland Community School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.75. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Adams Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Wayne-Westland Community School District. Racial makeup is: White (44.8%), African American (39.6%), Hispanic (9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Adams Middle School is 14.9, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Wayne-Westland Community School District! (See more...)
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Compare Adams Middle School employs 42.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Adams Middle School is $21,319, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Wayne-Westland Community School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Adams Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Adams Middle School 793rd of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Adams Middle School in the ranking list.)

Wayne-Westland Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne-Westland Community School District 546th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Adams Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 49.82 975th 1545 36.9%
2007 48.67 1028th 1565 34.3%
2008 47.60 1071st 1577 32.1%
2009 47.24 1104th 1589 30.5%
2010 38.78 1234th 1552 20.5%
2011 26.37 1331st 1552 14.2%
2012 28.00 1237th 1566 21.0%
2013 22.45 1286th 1563 17.7%
2014 16.71 1328th 1533 13.4%
2015 18.50 1311th 1580 17.0%
2016 12.98 1348th 1548 12.9%
2017 8.01 1360th 1466 7.2%
2018 11.24 1340th 1448 7.5%
2019 4.41 1378th 1408 2.1%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Adams Middle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Adams Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 8.53 649th 675 3.9%
2022 9.83 722nd 776 7.0%
2023 11.75 785th 883 11.1%
2024 12.75 793rd 897 11.6%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Adams Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.18 92nd 163 43.6%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Adams Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.54 191st 199 4.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Adams Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 7.18 518th 523 1.0%
2022 10.85 654th 691 5.4%
2023 9.75 780th 825 5.5%
2024 13.33 756th 836 9.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Adams Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 9.20 505th 521 3.1%
2022 8.23 632nd 657 3.8%
2023 9.97 711th 770 7.7%
2024 10.34 723rd 771 6.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Adams Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 6.15 529th 540 2.0%
2022 6.82 638th 658 3.0%
2023 9.03 730th 776 5.9%
2024 11.04 724th 786 7.9%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Adams Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.04 75th 77 2.6%
2022 22.99 151st 182 17.0%
2023 20.92 254th 310 18.1%
2024 24.97 229th 300 23.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Adams Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 7.72 565th 577 2.1%
2022 6.83 623rd 638 2.4%
2023 6.82 674th 688 2.0%
2024 7.82 681st 701 2.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Adams Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 760 63 4 12 4 n/a n/a 0 843
1989 719 76 6 13 3 n/a n/a 0 817
1990 709 78 3 12 6 n/a n/a 0 808
1991 713 72 5 16 2 n/a n/a 0 808
1992 645 72 3 13 1 n/a n/a 0 734
1993 641 99 2 15 8 n/a n/a 0 765
1994 700 89 2 6 5 n/a n/a 0 802
1995 638 84 4 12 12 n/a n/a 0 750
1996 638 84 4 12 12 n/a n/a 0 750
1997 609 108 8 14 15 n/a n/a 1 755
1998 626 122 6 23 21 n/a n/a -1 797
1999 617 112 7 13 20 n/a n/a 0 769
2000 598 101 3 12 19 n/a n/a 10 743
2001 578 125 3 15 13 n/a n/a 0 734
2002 594 147 6 14 15 n/a n/a 0 776
2003 594 147 6 14 15 n/a n/a 0 776
2004 590 158 11 25 16 n/a n/a 0 800
2005 506 172 8 34 10 n/a n/a 0 730
2006 489 192 8 28 12 n/a n/a 0 729
2007 459 184 10 24 7 n/a n/a 0 684
2008 461 171 8 20 11 n/a n/a 0 671
2009 438 149 6 24 5 n/a n/a 0 622
2010 415 165 5 27 12 n/a n/a 0 624
2011 604 253 14 45 6 0 10 0 932
2012 630 237 11 48 7 1 14 0 948
2013 575 246 10 54 4 1 27 0 917
2014 486 247 12 66 2 0 34 0 847
2015 448 226 5 69 3 0 35 0 786
2016 475 253 4 63 2 0 53 0 850
2017 444 249 9 64 1 0 54 0 821
2018 446 261 3 63 4 1 63 0 841
2019 380 252 6 51 3 2 47 0 741
2020 152 111 1 23 1 0 22 0 310
2021 310 243 7 50 7 2 46 0 665
2022 301 250 6 51 6 1 40 0 655
2023 285 252 9 57 5 0 28 0 636

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Adams Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 843 n/a n/a n/a
1989 817 n/a n/a 15.7
1990 808 55.0 14.6 14.1
1991 808 n/a n/a n/a
1992 734 n/a n/a 19.9
1993 765 n/a 0.0 30.2
1994 802 44.1 18.2 31.3
1995 750 43.0 17.4 32
1996 750 43.0 17.4 32
1997 755 39.0 19.4 33.2
1998 797 40.0 19.9 31.7
1999 769 41.0 18.8 30.3
2000 743 36.4 20.1 46.1
2001 734 36.5 20.1 48.9
2002 776 40.6 19.1 55.4
2003 776 40.6 19.1 55.4
2004 800 42.6 18.8 55.1
2005 730 42.9 17.0 61
2006 729 40.4 18.0 59.8
2007 684 40.5 16.9 64
2008 671 37.2 18.0 65.3
2009 622 35.2 17.7 69.5
2010 624 35.0 17.8 72.1
2011 932 46.9 19.8 73.5
2012 948 47.0 20.1 73.4
2013 917 45.6 20.1 76.2
2014 847 42.7 19.8 76.7
2015 786 40.0 19.6 78.2
2016 850 41.0 20.7 74.4
2017 821 40.1 20.4 70.9
2018 841 39.1 21.5 60.5
2019 741 40.1 18.4 60.6
2020 310 16.4 18.9 80.3
2021 665 39.8 16.7 74.1
2022 655 48.0 13.6 63.7
2023 636 42.6 14.9 69.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Adams Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 843 n/a n/a n/a
1989 817 n/a n/a 15.7
1990 808 55.0 14.6 14.1
1991 808 n/a n/a n/a
1992 734 n/a n/a 19.9
1993 765 n/a 0.0 30.2
1994 802 44.1 18.2 31.3
1995 750 43.0 17.4 32
1996 750 43.0 17.4 32
1997 755 39.0 19.4 33.2
1998 797 40.0 19.9 31.7
1999 769 41.0 18.8 30.3
2000 743 36.4 20.1 46.1
2001 734 36.5 20.1 48.9
2002 776 40.6 19.1 55.4
2003 776 40.6 19.1 55.4
2004 800 42.6 18.8 55.1
2005 730 42.9 17.0 61
2006 729 40.4 18.0 59.8
2007 684 40.5 16.9 64
2008 671 37.2 18.0 65.3
2009 622 35.2 17.7 69.5
2010 624 35.0 17.8 72.1
2011 932 46.9 19.8 73.5
2012 948 47.0 20.1 73.4
2013 917 45.6 20.1 76.2
2014 847 42.7 19.8 76.7
2015 786 40.0 19.6 78.2
2016 850 41.0 20.7 74.4
2017 821 40.1 20.4 70.9
2018 841 39.1 21.5 60.5
2019 741 40.1 18.4 60.6
2020 310 16.4 18.9 80.3
2021 665 39.8 16.7 74.1
2022 655 48.0 13.6 63.7
2023 636 42.6 14.9 69.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Adams Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,709 (14.2%) $10,290 (85.8%) $11,999
2020 $1,747 (13.9%) $10,862 (86.1%) $12,609
2021 $2,562 (16.7%) $12,737 (83.3%) $15,299
2022 $1,998 (12.7%) $13,782 (87.3%) $15,780
2023 $2,735 (12.8%) $18,585 (87.2%) $21,319

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Adams Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Adams Middle School)12.718.2
 5.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne-Westland Community School District)1720.4
 3.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Adams Middle School)4.38.4
 4.1%
   6th Grade Math (Wayne-Westland Community School District)8.59.9
 1.4%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students741636
 14.2%
African American252252
American Indian35
 66.7%
Asian69
 50%
Hispanic5157
 11.8%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White380285
 25%
Two or More Races4728
 40.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.6%69.7%
 9.1%


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Students at Adams Middle School are 45% White, 40% African American, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Adams Middle School usually go on to attend Wayne Memorial High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 636 students attended Adams Middle School.

Adams Middle School ranks in the bottom 11.6% of Michigan middle schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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