Wayland Union Middle School

Summary:

Wayland Union Middle School is a public middle school serving 649 students in grades 5-8 in Wayland, Michigan, a predominantly White community. The school consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments, with strong performance across various grade levels and subjects.

Wayland Union Middle School's academic excellence is evident in its high proficiency rates, which exceed state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 6th grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 46.9%, compared to the state average of 37.5%. Similarly, the school's 8th grade PSAT English Language Arts proficiency rate was 76.1%, significantly higher than the state average of 64.5%. When compared to nearby schools like Kelloggsville Middle School and Crestwood Middle School, Wayland Union Middle School consistently outperforms its peers in academic achievement.

While Wayland Union Middle School has experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 5.7% in 2020-2021 to 40.9% in 2021-2022, the school's most recent rate of 23.6% in 2022-2023 is still higher than the state's target of 10%. The school's relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 33.38% to 40.37% over the past three years, suggests a relatively higher socioeconomic status among the student population. Additionally, the school's per-student spending has steadily increased, from $9,860 in 2019-2020 to $12,826 in 2022-2023, indicating a commitment to investing in the school's resources and programs.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 701 Wildcat Dr
       Wayland, MI  49348-9102


(269) 792-2306

District: Wayland Union Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
253rd of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,826 Help


Students who attend Wayland Union Middle School usually attend:

High:    Wayland High School

Feeder schools for Wayland Union Middle School:

Elementary:    Bessie B Baker School
    Dorr School
    Pine Street Elementary
    RJ Steeby School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  649

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.0%
Hispanic:
8.8%
Two or more races:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.4% Help


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Compare Details Wayland Union Middle School ranks better than 71.8% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.19. (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 Racial makeup is: White (84%), Hispanic (8.8%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wayland Union Middle School is 17.2. (See more...)
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Compare Wayland Union Middle School employs 37.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wayland Union Middle School is $12,826.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wayland Union Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayland Union Middle School 253rd of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Wayland Union Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wayland Union Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Wayland Union Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 63.79 341st 806 57.7%
2007 68.26 286th 823 65.2%
2008 63.25 382nd 839 54.5%
2009 66.74 346th 847 59.1%
2010 71.54 258th 851 69.7%
2011 71.42 241st 858 71.9%
2012 58.72 360th 900 60.0%
2013 59.35 352nd 919 61.7%
2014 69.64 240th 921 73.9%
2015 65.02 287th 919 68.8%
2016 63.14 289th 894 67.7%
2017 60.57 271st 821 67.0%
2018 79.83 146th 838 82.6%
2019 73.37 169th 792 78.7%
2021 57.33 235th 675 65.2%
2022 69.31 181st 776 76.7%
2023 72.52 186th 883 78.9%
2024 64.19 253rd 897 71.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Wayland Union Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.85 82nd 163 49.7%
2024 34.13 119th 176 32.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wayland Union Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.22 193rd 377 48.8%
2023 70.23 37th 199 81.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wayland Union Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.83 114th 815 86.0%
2019 76.23 84th 672 87.5%
2021 54.58 189th 523 63.9%
2022 62.43 187th 691 72.9%
2023 66.98 186th 825 77.5%
2024 56.19 295th 836 64.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Wayland Union Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.32 136th 794 82.9%
2019 71.53 149th 658 77.4%
2021 53.67 188th 521 63.9%
2022 64.59 175th 657 73.4%
2023 70.39 162nd 770 79.0%
2024 57.61 257th 771 66.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Wayland Union Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.14 158th 797 80.2%
2019 67.95 164th 639 74.3%
2021 50.59 222nd 540 58.9%
2022 65.21 170th 658 74.2%
2023 66.74 192nd 776 75.3%
2024 62.56 237th 786 69.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wayland Union Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.30 171st 266 35.7%
2023 71.41 53rd 246 78.5%
2024 54.61 104th 257 59.5%
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Rank History for White students at Wayland Union Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.04 158th 678 76.7%
2019 66.56 176th 624 71.8%
2021 50.42 247th 577 57.2%
2022 62.44 184th 638 71.2%
2023 62.31 214th 688 68.9%
2024 55.42 258th 701 63.2%
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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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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wayland Union Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 530 1 0 14 8 n/a n/a 0 553
1999 520 0 0 11 2 n/a n/a 0 533
2000 533 2 3 5 6 n/a n/a 0 549
2001 530 4 7 9 9 n/a n/a 0 559
2002 500 5 4 18 6 n/a n/a 0 533
2003 500 5 4 18 6 n/a n/a 0 533
2004 530 6 1 7 6 n/a n/a 0 550
2005 508 4 1 11 9 n/a n/a 0 533
2006 462 10 1 14 11 n/a n/a 0 498
2007 439 8 4 19 4 n/a n/a 1 475
2008 416 8 2 11 4 n/a n/a 0 441
2009 409 5 3 11 2 n/a n/a 0 430
2010 423 9 4 10 4 n/a n/a 0 450
2011 385 7 5 9 7 0 1 0 414
2012 390 11 5 16 5 0 1 0 428
2013 403 9 3 21 9 0 3 0 448
2014 422 6 2 18 12 0 2 0 462
2015 391 5 5 20 8 0 3 0 432
2016 392 3 5 19 9 0 5 0 433
2017 389 3 3 19 8 1 8 0 431
2018 365 2 7 24 6 0 13 0 417
2019 400 4 6 27 6 0 20 0 463
2020 638 11 4 39 8 0 24 0 724
2021 611 7 2 35 7 0 22 0 684
2022 561 5 2 52 3 0 27 0 650
2023 545 7 3 57 3 0 34 0 649

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 Wayland Union Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 553 34.0 16.3 12.3
1999 533 33.0 16.2 11.6
2000 549 36.0 15.3 17.5
2001 559 34.0 16.4 16.1
2002 533 32.2 16.6 25
2003 533 32.2 16.6 25
2004 550 28.5 19.3 21.1
2005 533 29.5 18.1 27.2
2006 498 28.4 17.5 29.9
2007 475 25.4 18.7 0
2008 441 25.8 17.1 33.6
2009 430 25.1 17.1 37.2
2010 450 22.9 19.6 43.1
2011 414 21.2 19.5 45.2
2012 428 21.2 20.1 44.6
2013 448 25.0 17.8 46
2014 462 23.3 19.8 44.8
2015 432 24.0 18.0 44
2016 433 24.0 18.0 39
2017 431 23.7 18.1 37.8
2018 417 21.7 19.2 40.3
2019 463 22.5 20.5 36.7
2020 724 35.6 20.3 39.9
2021 684 37.8 18.0 38.5
2022 650 37.7 17.2 33.4
2023 649 37.6 17.2 40.4

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 Wayland Union Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 553 34.0 16.3 12.3
1999 533 33.0 16.2 11.6
2000 549 36.0 15.3 17.5
2001 559 34.0 16.4 16.1
2002 533 32.2 16.6 25
2003 533 32.2 16.6 25
2004 550 28.5 19.3 21.1
2005 533 29.5 18.1 27.2
2006 498 28.4 17.5 29.9
2007 475 25.4 18.7 0
2008 441 25.8 17.1 33.6
2009 430 25.1 17.1 37.2
2010 450 22.9 19.6 43.1
2011 414 21.2 19.5 45.2
2012 428 21.2 20.1 44.6
2013 448 25.0 17.8 46
2014 462 23.3 19.8 44.8
2015 432 24.0 18.0 44
2016 433 24.0 18.0 39
2017 431 23.7 18.1 37.8
2018 417 21.7 19.2 40.3
2019 463 22.5 20.5 36.7
2020 724 35.6 20.3 39.9
2021 684 37.8 18.0 38.5
2022 650 37.7 17.2 33.4
2023 649 37.6 17.2 40.4

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wayland Union Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $503 (4.2%) $11,512 (95.8%) $12,015
2020 $472 (4.8%) $9,387 (95.2%) $9,860
2021 $949 (8.7%) $9,980 (91.3%) $10,929
2022 $1,427 (12.0%) $10,503 (88.0%) $11,930
2023 $1,325 (10.3%) $11,500 (89.7%) $12,826

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wayland Union 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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 169th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 186th of 883 Middle schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wayland Union Middle School)47.636.6
 11%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wayland Union Schools)47.636.6
 11%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Wayland Union Middle School)5034.5
 15.5%
   7th Grade Math (Wayland Union Schools)5034.5
 15.5%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wayland Union Middle School)39.236.3
 2.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Wayland Union Schools)39.236.3
 2.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wayland Union Middle School)64.665.4
 0.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wayland Union Schools)64.665.4
 0.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wayland Union Middle School)54.146.7
 7.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wayland Union Schools)54.146.7
 7.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students463649
 40.2%
African American47
 75%
American Indian63
 50%
Asian63
 50%
Hispanic2757
 111.1%
Pacific Islander00
White400545
 36.3%
Two or More Races2034
 70%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.7%40.4%
 3.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wayland Union Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 649 students attended Wayland Union Middle School.

Students who attend Wayland Union Middle School usually go on to attend Wayland High School

Students at Wayland Union Middle School are 84% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Wayland Union Middle School ranks 253rd of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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