West Bloomfield Middle School

Summary:

West Bloomfield Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the diverse community of West Bloomfield, Michigan. With a student population of around 1,000, the school has seen a slight decline in racial diversity in recent years, with an increase in the percentage of White students and a decrease in African American and Hispanic students.

Academically, West Bloomfield Middle School's performance on state assessments is generally below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math around 34-35%. However, the school's 8th grade students perform better on the PSAT exam, with 69.5% proficient in ELA and 35.5% proficient in Math, outperforming the state averages. The school also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism, which has increased from 11.4% in 2018-2019 to 25.2% in 2022-2023, notably higher than the state average. Additionally, a relatively high percentage of students (41.98%) come from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which may contribute to the school's academic struggles.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as North Hills Middle School in Bloomfield Hills and Clifford H. Smart Middle School in Walled Lake, West Bloomfield Middle School generally performs below these schools in terms of academic proficiency and chronic absenteeism. However, the school does perform relatively well for its African American and Hispanic student populations, ranking in the top half of Michigan middle schools for these subgroups, while struggling with its Asian and special education student populations.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 6000 Orchard Lake Rd
       West Bloomfield, MI  48322-2304


(248) 865-3670

District: West Bloomfield School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
332nd of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,129 Help


Students who attend West Bloomfield Middle School usually attend:

High:    West Bloomfield High School

Feeder schools for West Bloomfield Middle School:

Elementary:    Gretchko Elementary School
    Roosevelt Elementary School
    Scotch Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  941

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.3%
African American:
35.4%
Hispanic:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Bloomfield Middle School ranks better than 63% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.4. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 (45.3%), African American (35.4%), Hispanic (7.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Bloomfield Middle School is 17.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Bloomfield Middle School is $16,129.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Bloomfield Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Bloomfield Middle School 332nd of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See West Bloomfield Middle School in the ranking list.)

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West Bloomfield School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Bloomfield School District 157th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Bloomfield Middle School

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Rank History for all students at West Bloomfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 76.37 171st 806 78.8%
2007 81.08 108th 823 86.9%
2008 83.39 78th 839 90.7%
2009 80.58 118th 847 86.1%
2010 78.68 135th 851 84.1%
2011 77.00 156th 858 81.8%
2012 84.98 95th 900 89.4%
2013 76.83 162nd 919 82.4%
2014 80.22 135th 921 85.3%
2015 72.76 201st 919 78.1%
2016 68.74 237th 894 73.5%
2017 64.99 226th 821 72.5%
2018 62.56 312th 838 62.8%
2019 56.01 307th 792 61.2%
2021 64.37 183rd 675 72.9%
2022 61.47 241st 776 68.9%
2023 58.98 292nd 883 66.9%
2024 55.40 332nd 897 63.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at West Bloomfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.04 54th 156 65.4%
2022 66.67 17th 65 73.8%
2023 59.82 56th 163 65.6%
2024 54.39 73rd 176 58.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at West Bloomfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 89.26 2nd 38 94.7%
2024 56.68 36th 88 59.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Bloomfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.70 124th 377 67.1%
2023 22.75 166th 199 16.6%
2024 29.38 146th 201 27.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Bloomfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.37 518th 815 36.4%
2019 33.26 477th 672 29.0%
2021 50.12 219th 523 58.1%
2022 47.72 336th 691 51.4%
2023 42.91 448th 825 45.7%
2024 38.73 501st 836 40.1%
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Rank History for Female students at West Bloomfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.86 259th 794 67.4%
2019 54.79 268th 658 59.3%
2021 65.33 127th 521 75.6%
2022 57.01 227th 657 65.4%
2023 54.17 292nd 770 62.1%
2024 50.47 323rd 771 58.1%
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Rank History for Male students at West Bloomfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.99 326th 797 59.1%
2019 48.16 302nd 639 52.7%
2021 55.43 192nd 540 64.4%
2022 56.94 238th 658 63.8%
2023 54.45 295th 776 62.0%
2024 50.76 337th 786 57.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at West Bloomfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.86 32nd 104 69.2%
2021 20.20 31st 39 20.5%
2023 52.97 46th 87 47.1%
2024 61.73 37th 88 58.0%
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Rank History for African American students at West Bloomfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.05 157th 366 57.1%
2019 59.25 67th 196 65.8%
2021 60.57 23rd 77 70.1%
2022 59.52 56th 182 69.2%
2023 60.96 94th 310 69.7%
2024 53.43 109th 300 63.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Bloomfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.15 188th 266 29.3%
2023 39.70 149th 246 39.4%
2024 61.52 75th 257 70.8%
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Rank History for White students at West Bloomfield Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.76 194th 678 71.4%
2019 64.94 188th 624 69.9%
2021 70.50 126th 577 78.2%
2022 67.74 158th 638 75.2%
2023 61.95 220th 688 68.0%
2024 60.48 226th 701 67.8%
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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 West Bloomfield Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 429 9 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1989 445 6 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1990 512 12 14 6 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1991 532 14 15 13 1 n/a n/a 0 575
1992 591 20 20 4 1 n/a n/a 0 636
1993 593 13 16 13 1 n/a n/a 0 636
1994 579 22 89 5 5 n/a n/a 0 700
1995 656 26 24 8 3 n/a n/a 0 717
1996 656 26 24 8 3 n/a n/a 0 717
1997 699 23 27 6 2 n/a n/a 0 757
1998 736 30 40 7 1 n/a n/a 0 814
1999 722 36 43 8 3 n/a n/a 0 812
2000 718 48 58 17 7 n/a n/a 0 848
2001 766 48 70 2 7 n/a n/a 0 893
2002 669 114 10 13 7 n/a n/a 0 813
2003 669 114 10 13 7 n/a n/a 0 813
2004 584 121 49 13 4 n/a n/a 0 771
2005 576 120 51 22 3 n/a n/a 12 784
2006 557 123 48 24 5 n/a n/a 22 779
2007 545 109 51 22 3 n/a n/a 33 763
2008 544 117 59 19 4 n/a n/a 21 764
2009 525 130 48 24 4 n/a n/a 16 747
2010 529 159 51 20 4 n/a n/a 11 774
2011 505 156 50 24 3 2 13 0 753
2012 501 140 51 16 3 2 17 0 730
2013 480 118 43 21 1 3 27 0 693
2014 456 112 47 25 0 2 25 0 667
2015 426 117 38 38 2 1 35 0 657
2016 396 131 46 46 2 0 33 0 654
2017 396 141 32 45 3 0 31 0 648
2018 378 171 31 49 1 0 30 0 660
2019 363 204 30 43 0 0 29 0 669
2020 351 186 31 41 0 0 36 0 645
2021 517 371 67 52 1 1 53 0 1062
2022 467 320 51 58 0 2 50 0 948
2023 426 333 50 72 1 3 56 0 941

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 West Bloomfield Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 449 n/a n/a n/a
1989 468 n/a n/a 3.8
1990 544 38.0 14.3 2.8
1991 575 n/a n/a n/a
1992 636 n/a n/a n/a
1993 636 n/a 0.0 0
1994 700 31.0 22.6 3.1
1995 717 39.2 18.3 4.9
1996 717 39.2 18.3 4.9
1997 757 40.0 18.9 4.5
1998 814 42.0 19.4 4.9
1999 812 45.0 18.0 2.7
2000 848 42.5 20.0 5.2
2001 893 49.0 18.2 6.3
2002 813 43.4 18.7 9.6
2003 813 43.4 18.7 9.6
2004 771 46.1 16.7 13.7
2005 784 41.0 19.1 14.6
2006 779 40.9 19.0 14.1
2007 763 37.2 20.5 13.4
2008 764 39.7 19.2 12.2
2009 747 41.2 18.1 18.9
2010 774 39.4 19.6 22.1
2011 753 38.0 19.8 24.2
2012 730 37.9 19.2 23.4
2013 693 37.9 18.2 20.9
2014 667 36.5 18.2 23.2
2015 657 36.0 18.2 21.6
2016 654 34.0 19.2 26.6
2017 648 31.0 20.8 23.8
2018 660 31.2 21.1 34.1
2019 669 36.1 18.5 35.9
2020 645 35.5 18.1 38.4
2021 1062 63.1 16.8 37.8
2022 948 62.0 15.2 35
2023 941 54.5 17.2 42

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 West Bloomfield Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 449 n/a n/a n/a
1989 468 n/a n/a 3.8
1990 544 38.0 14.3 2.8
1991 575 n/a n/a n/a
1992 636 n/a n/a n/a
1993 636 n/a 0.0 0
1994 700 31.0 22.6 3.1
1995 717 39.2 18.3 4.9
1996 717 39.2 18.3 4.9
1997 757 40.0 18.9 4.5
1998 814 42.0 19.4 4.9
1999 812 45.0 18.0 2.7
2000 848 42.5 20.0 5.2
2001 893 49.0 18.2 6.3
2002 813 43.4 18.7 9.6
2003 813 43.4 18.7 9.6
2004 771 46.1 16.7 13.7
2005 784 41.0 19.1 14.6
2006 779 40.9 19.0 14.1
2007 763 37.2 20.5 13.4
2008 764 39.7 19.2 12.2
2009 747 41.2 18.1 18.9
2010 774 39.4 19.6 22.1
2011 753 38.0 19.8 24.2
2012 730 37.9 19.2 23.4
2013 693 37.9 18.2 20.9
2014 667 36.5 18.2 23.2
2015 657 36.0 18.2 21.6
2016 654 34.0 19.2 26.6
2017 648 31.0 20.8 23.8
2018 660 31.2 21.1 34.1
2019 669 36.1 18.5 35.9
2020 645 35.5 18.1 38.4
2021 1062 63.1 16.8 37.8
2022 948 62.0 15.2 35
2023 941 54.5 17.2 42

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 West Bloomfield Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $633 (6.1%) $9,671 (93.9%) $10,304
2020 $520 (4.8%) $10,258 (95.2%) $10,778
2021 $1,083 (8.9%) $11,060 (91.1%) $12,143
2022 $1,765 (12.2%) $12,662 (87.8%) $14,427
2023 $656 (4.1%) $15,472 (95.9%) $16,129

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Bloomfield Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 307th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 292nd of 883 Middle schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Bloomfield Middle School)43.434
 9.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (West Bloomfield School District)43.734
 9.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (West Bloomfield Middle School)42.630
 12.6%
   6th Grade Math (West Bloomfield School District)41.530
 11.5%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Bloomfield Middle School)37.431.4
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (West Bloomfield School District)40.931.4
 9.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (West Bloomfield Middle School)4133.2
 7.8%
   7th Grade Math (West Bloomfield School District)39.833.2
 6.6%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (West Bloomfield Middle School)20.332.6
 12.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (West Bloomfield School District)20.632.6
 12%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Bloomfield Middle School)72.563
 9.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (West Bloomfield School District)68.463
 5.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Bloomfield Middle School)42.341.6
 0.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (West Bloomfield School District)4441.6
 2.4%
   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 Students669941
 40.7%
African American204333
 63.2%
American Indian01
Asian3050
 66.7%
Hispanic4372
 67.4%
Pacific Islander03
White363426
 17.4%
Two or More Races2956
 93.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.9%42%
 6.1%


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West Bloomfield Middle School ranks 332nd of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend West Bloomfield Middle School usually go on to attend West Bloomfield High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 941 students attended West Bloomfield Middle School.

Students at West Bloomfield Middle School are 45% White, 35% African American, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian.


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