Wayne-westland Community School District
School District · Westland, Michigan
Avg Rating
3.8
out of 10
Schools
16
10 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,351
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Avg Rating
3.8
out of 10
Schools
16
10 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,351
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Evaluating Wayne-westland Community School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Wayne-westland Community School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Walkerwinter Elementary School
Canton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
John Glenn High School
Westland · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wayne Memorial High School
Wayne · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#526 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.4
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,351
+$7,768 vs Michigan median
District size
9,613 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Wayne-westland Community School District ranks #526 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Wayne-westland Community School District's schools with real test data average 3.8/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Walkerwinter Elementary School (7.0/10), John Glenn High School (5.7/10), and Wayne Memorial High School (5.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.0/10 despite 71% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Wayne-westland Community School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Wayne-westland Community School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walkerwinter Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | John Glenn High School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Wayne Memorial High School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Adlai Stevenson Middle School | 4.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Pd Graham Elementary School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Benjamin Franklin Middle School | 3.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Alexander Hamilton Elementary School | 3.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Waynewestland Innovative Academy | 3.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Wildwood Elementary School | 3.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Thomas a Edison Elem School | 3.2 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wayne-westland Community School District
Wayne-westland Community School District is a Westland, Michigan school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 9,613 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. The district invests $22,351 per student annually.
With an average rating of 3.8/10, Wayne-westland Community School District has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is Walkerwinter Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Wayne-westland Community School District students show an average math proficiency of 25.6% and ELA proficiency of 37.1%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Wayne-westland Community School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wayne-westland Community School District with test data.
Schools in Wayne-westland Community School District
16 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 3
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Westland
- Total Enrollment
- 9,613
- Teachers (FTE)
- 623
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wayne-westland Community School District?
Wayne-westland Community School District has 16 schools in total — 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Wayne-westland Community School District?
The average composite rating for Wayne-westland Community School District is 3.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Wayne-westland Community School District?
Wayne-westland Community School District spends $22,351 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wayne-westland Community School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wayne-westland Community School District is 15.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wayne-westland Community School District?
Walkerwinter Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Wayne-westland Community School District with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Wayne-westland Community School District?
Across schools in Wayne-westland Community School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wayne-westland Community School District compare to other districts in Michigan?
Wayne-westland Community School District has an average school rating of 3.8/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 3.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 25.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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