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Robert J West Middle School

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Robert J West Middle School ranks 662 nd of 890 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

662^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 890 Michigan Middle Schools

Better than 26% of Michigan middle schools

Summary

Robert J West Middle School is a public middle school located in Taylor, Michigan, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 637 students. The school is part of the Taylor School District, which is ranked 539 out of 613 districts in Michigan and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past several years, Robert J West Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Michigan middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, with consistently lower proficiency rates on standardized tests compared to state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in M-Step/English Language Arts for 6th and 7th grades were 16.9% and 19.8%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 38.6% and 39.2%. Similarly, the school's proficiency rates in M-Step/Math for 6th and 7th grades were 8% and 6.8%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 31.5% and 33.3%. Additionally, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 29.5% to 56.1% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When comparing Robert J West Middle School to nearby schools within the same district, such as Hoover Middle School, and other districts, such as Stout Middle School, Tomlinson Middle School, and Davidson Middle School, it becomes evident that Robert J West Middle School consistently underperforms academically. These nearby schools generally have higher proficiency rates on standardized tests and lower chronic absenteeism rates.

641

Students ?

17.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,191

Per pupil spending ?

76.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10575 William St
Taylor, MI 48180-3728

(313) 295-5783

District: Taylor School District

Students who attend Robert J West Middle School usually attend:

High:

Taylor High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

46.8%

African American:

29.6%

Hispanic:

13.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 13th percentile in 2021 → 26th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 26th (2025) from a 13th-percentile low (2021)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Michigan average (24% vs 41% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (44% vs 28% Michigan)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school24%

District avg20%

Michigan avg41%

662^nd of 890

Michigan public middle schools ?

Bottom 26%▼ down 13 pts since 2015

From bottom 39% (2015) to bottom 26% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Middle Schools in the Taylor School District

539^th of 613Taylor School District among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	23.2	662 of 890	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	17.5	734 of 897	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	25.0	649 of 883	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	17.2	639 of 776	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	17.6	587 of 675	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	24.0	621 of 792	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	30.9	617 of 838	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	45.4	402 of 821	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	46.9	466 of 894	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2015	41.3	563 of 919	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	33.5	655 of 921	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	40.1	588 of 919	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	40.1	585 of 900	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	46.7	587 of 858	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	33.7	690 of 851	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	32.2	688 of 847	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	37.7	643 of 839	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	31.2	675 of 823	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	24.5	686 of 806	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	40.1	178 of 338	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.8	197 of 300	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	28.3	216 of 310	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	26.8	151 of 196	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	42.0	189 of 366	48.4%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	22.4	615 of 789	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	15.6	677 of 771	12.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	20.0	626 of 770	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	13.9	588 of 657	10.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	18.2	460 of 521	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	16.9	567 of 658	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	26.8	591 of 794	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	46.1	134 of 265	49.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	29.7	185 of 257	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	41.0	145 of 246	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.6	91 of 138	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.5	82 of 137	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	35.7	185 of 266	30.5%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	29.4	595 of 832	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	21.6	668 of 836	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	30.2	589 of 825	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	20.0	585 of 691	15.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	23.9	434 of 523	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	24.2	552 of 672	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	35.3	566 of 815	30.6%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	19.1	652 of 798	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	14.0	688 of 786	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	23.4	589 of 776	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	14.1	587 of 658	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	23.8	435 of 540	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	24.5	504 of 639	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	33.0	543 of 797	31.9%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	26.2	149 of 190	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	24.7	125 of 163	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	22.2	41 of 51	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	11.5	150 of 156	3.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	17.7	223 of 244	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	16.9	185 of 201	8.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	22.5	167 of 199	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	22.3	65 of 76	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	47.8	164 of 377	56.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	12.6	639 of 696	8.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	9.7	666 of 701	5.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	19.0	594 of 688	13.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	14.1	580 of 638	9.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	17.8	499 of 577	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	20.9	513 of 624	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	23.8	552 of 678	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2025)49th percentile+24 vs school

African American (2025)47th percentile+22 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)28th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2025)22nd percentile-4 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)22nd percentile-4 vs school

Male (2025)18th percentile-7 vs school

Special Education (2025)9th percentile-17 vs school

White (2025)8th percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?

Social Studies40%-7 vs state

Science27%-14 vs state

Mathematics19%-11 vs state

English Language Arts18%-21 vs state

Math7%-25 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSAT English Language Arts (2025)	PSAT Mathematics (2025)	M-Step English Language Arts (2025)		M-Step Math (2025)		M-Step Science (2025)	M-Step Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Robert J West Middle School	Public	6-8	10575 William St	Taylor	48180	Wayne County	Taylor School District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 295-5783	641	38	17.0	76.4%	300 (46.8%)	190 (29.6%)	87 (13.6%)	9 (1.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (8.1%)	23.2	662^nd of 890 public middle schools	25.6%		17.5	734^th of 897 public middle schools	18.2%	72	54.7	18.9	16.9	19.8	8.0	6.8	27.2	39.8	$19,191	$5,569	$13,622
Allen Park Middle School	Public	6-8	8401 Vine Ave	Allen Park	48101	Wayne County	Allen Park Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(313) 827-2200	896	45	19.9	48.7%	672 (75.0%)	44 (4.9%)	145 (16.2%)	5 (0.6%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	23 (2.6%)	61.8	281^st of 890 public middle schools	68.4%		47.8	433^rd of 897 public middle schools	51.7%	152	76.6	30.5	46.6	42.3	27.8	35.0	42.1	48.3	$13,002	$625	$12,377
Oakley W Best Middle School	Public	6-8	22201 Powers Ave	Dearborn Heights	48125	Wayne County	Dearborn Heights School District #7	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 203-3200	557	37	15.1	76.8%	330 (59.2%)	131 (23.5%)	66 (11.8%)	7 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.8%)	21.1	682^nd of 890 public middle schools	23.4%		15.6	755^th of 897 public middle schools	15.8%	73	53.7	9.0	24.1	16.9	15.5	10.1	17.0	35.0	$16,399	$2,318	$14,081
Lincoln Park Middle School	Public	6-8	2800 Lafayette Blvd	Lincoln Park	48146	Wayne County	Lincoln Park School District of the City of	No	No	No	No	(313) 389-0757	1,089	62	17.4	90.2%	288 (26.4%)	186 (17.1%)	546 (50.1%)	9 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	58 (5.3%)	19.3	703^rd of 890 public middle schools	21.0%		17.4	735^th of 897 public middle schools	18.1%	32	42.3	6.5	25.0	29.4	11.5	13.5	22.1	22.9	$20,391	$2,540	$17,851
Hoover Middle School	Public	6-8	27101 Beverly Rd	Taylor	48180	Wayne County	Taylor School District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 295-5775	515	37	13.7	87.0%	228 (44.3%)	196 (38.1%)	50 (9.7%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (7.2%)	10.8	804^th of 890 public middle schools	9.7%		11.7	808^th of 897 public middle schools	9.9%	4	44.2	7.1	13.3	8.3	4.4	7.6	12.9	23.2	$21,784	$5,985	$15,798
Tomlinson Middle School	Public	6-8	25912 Annapolis St	Inkster	48141	Wayne County	Westwood Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 565-3391	180	13	13.9	96.7%	28 (15.6%)	135 (75.0%)	7 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.0%)	6.8	857^th of 890 public middle schools	3.7%		6.8	867^th of 897 public middle schools	3.3%	10	31.4	8.1		10.0		3.8	9.4	9.3	$22,060	$4,958	$17,102
Davidson Middle School	Public	6-8	15800 Trenton Rd	Southgate	48195	Wayne County	Southgate Community School District	No	No	No	No	(734) 246-4628	663	33	20.3	62.0%	426 (64.3%)	88 (13.3%)	111 (16.7%)	11 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.9%)	32.7	581^st of 890 public middle schools	34.7%		30.2	614^th of 897 public middle schools	31.5%	33	65.6	22.0	27.8	21.3	15.1	14.4	27.6	41.3	$17,898	$1,320	$16,578
Smith Middle School	Public	6-8	23851 Yale St	Dearborn	48124	Wayne County	Dearborn City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 827-2800	525	39	13.6	68.8%	415 (79.0%)	53 (10.1%)	32 (6.1%)	15 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.7%)	43.6	497^th of 890 public middle schools	44.2%		48.6	419^th of 897 public middle schools	53.3%	78	61.3	29.6	29.7	32.5	22.7	36.1	26.3	41.4	$20,194	$1,831	$18,363
Woodrow Wilson School	Public	6-8	1275 15th St	Wyandotte	48192	Wayne County	Wyandotte School District of the City of	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 759-5300	869	46	18.8	52.7%	630 (72.5%)	39 (4.5%)	148 (17.0%)	3 (0.3%)	6 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	41 (4.7%)	35.1	558^th of 890 public middle schools	37.3%		35.4	557^th of 897 public middle schools	37.9%	1	65.4	21.2	30.2	30.7	18.1	18.3	29.4	34.6	$18,938	$1,576	$17,362
Seitz Middle School	Public	6-8	17800 Kennebec St	Riverview	48193	Wayne County	Riverview Community School District	No	No	No	No	(734) 285-2043	606	30	20.4	41.9%	479 (79.0%)	44 (7.3%)	59 (9.7%)	10 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.0%)	50.3	405^th of 890 public middle schools	54.5%		50.9	389^th of 897 public middle schools	56.6%	16	76.0	33.8	30.5	35.8	21.4	30.5	35.6	42.9	$12,869	$1,202	$11,667

Frequently Asked Questions about Robert J West Middle School

How many students attend Robert J West Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 641 students attended Robert J West Middle School.

What district is Robert J West Middle School in?

Taylor School District

What high school do graduates of Robert J West Middle School attend?

Students who attend Robert J West Middle School usually go on to attend Taylor High School

Is Robert J West Middle School a good school?

Robert J West Middle School ranks 662^nd of 890 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Robert J West Middle School?

Students at Robert J West Middle School are 47% White, 30% African American, 14% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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