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.
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