Serving 531 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wildwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wildwood Elementary School's student population of 531 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
531 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wildwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wildwood Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2545 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
19%
18%
White
66%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wildwood Elementary School's ranking?
Wildwood Elementary School is ranked #2545 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Wildwood Elementary School often compared to?
Wildwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bentley Elementary School, Metro Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Wildwood Elementary School?
531 students attend Wildwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Wildwood Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wildwood Elementary School?
Wildwood Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wildwood Elementary School offer ?
Wildwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wildwood Elementary School part of?
Wildwood Elementary School is part of Wayne-Westland Community School District.
School Reviews
4 11/19/2018
Great Elementary school back in the 80s with AMAZING teachers! I still never forgot about Mrs. Mayernick,not sure if i recall how to spell her last name lol,but she was the best!
1 12/8/2017
There are 28 plus in each classroom.
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