For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,479 students in Westwood Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Westwood Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
1,479 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
89 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Westwood Community School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 45-49% has increased from 43% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#798 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
38%
Graduation Rate
45-49%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.55
# American Indian Students
9 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
1,096 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
74%
18%
# White Students
264 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
18%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
61 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
105
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
108
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
103
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
112
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
132
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
108
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
103
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
86
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
88
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
204
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
166
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
111
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
53
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,148 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,980 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,148
$18,370
Spending / Student
$15,980
$17,559
Best Westwood Community School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westwood North Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25824 Michigan Ave
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0400
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0400
Grades: 7-12
| 67 students
Rank: #22.
Westwood Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3601 Janet St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 565-0288
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 565-0288
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
Rank: #33.
Robichaud Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3601 Janet St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 565-8851
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 565-8851
Grades: 9-12
| 323 students
Rank: #44.
Tomlinson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25912 Annapolis St
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-3391
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-3391
Grades: 6-8
| 174 students
Rank: #55.
Daly School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25824 Michigan Ave
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0016
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0016
Grades: PK-6
| 172 students
Rank: #66.
Thorne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25251 Annapolis St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 292-1600
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 292-1600
Grades: PK-6
| 599 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Westwood Community School District?
Westwood Community School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,479 students.
What is the rank of Westwood Community School District?
Westwood Community School District is ranked #780 out of 860 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Westwood Community School District?
74% of Westwood Community School District students are Black, 18% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westwood Community School District?
Westwood Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Westwood Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,980 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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