Top Rankings
Western School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,688 students in Western School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Western School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
2,688 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
147 Teachers
82,971 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Western School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65% has decreased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#153 out of 862 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Graduation Rate
65%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
2%
18%
% White
85%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,174 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,859 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,174
$18,604
Spending / Student
$11,859
$17,782
Best Western School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parma Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
385 Elizabeth St
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8670
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8670
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Warner Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
118 Star Rd
Spring Arbor, MI 49283
(517) 841-8570
Spring Arbor, MI 49283
(517) 841-8570
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Bean Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3201 Noble Rd
Spring Arbor, MI 49283
(517) 841-8470
Spring Arbor, MI 49283
(517) 841-8470
Gr: K-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Western Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 S Dearing Rd
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8370
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8370
Gr: 6-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Western High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 S Dearing Rd
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8270
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8270
Gr: 9-12 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Woodville Community Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3950 Catherine St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-8770
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-8770
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Western School District?
Western School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,688 students.
What is the rank of Western School District?
Western School District is ranked #169 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Western School District?
85% of Western School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Western School District?
Western School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Western School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,859 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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