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Western School District


At a glance
116thof 613 Michigan districts▲ 2
Better than 81% of Michigan districts
1400 S Dearing Rd
Parma, MI 49269-9712
·(517) 841-8170·All Michigan district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 81.1% of districts
6
Schools
2,688
Students
Top rankedParma Elementary School269th of 1,488 Michigan elementary schools
Biggest riser
Western High School up 49 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Western Middle School 16.1 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Western School District in Michigan consists of 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The district is ranked 116 out of 613 school districts in the state 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, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio. Western Middle School ranks in the top 20% of Michigan middle schools and has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Meanwhile, Western High School has shown steady improvement in its state ranking, with strong SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores.

The district faces some challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools and disparities in free/reduced lunch rates, which range from 31.54% to 68.55%. Additionally, Woodville Community Center is the lowest-performing school in the district, ranking in the bottom 20% of Michigan high schools. By addressing these issues and building on the strengths of the standout schools, the Western School District can work to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.

Ranking:
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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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