Western School District
School District · Parma, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
2,687
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
2,687
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Evaluating Western School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Western 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.
Western High School
Parma · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Parma Elementary School
Parma · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Warner Elementary School
Spring Arbor · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#264 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,044
$1,539 vs Michigan median
District size
2,687 students
Larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Western School District ranks #264 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Western School District's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Western High School (7.4/10), Parma Elementary School (6.9/10), and Warner Elementary School (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Western School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western High School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Parma Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Warner Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Western Middle School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Woodville Community Center | 5.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Bean Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Western School District
Western School District is a Parma, Michigan school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 2,687 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.2:1. District-level spending was $13,044 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Western School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Western High School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Western School District students show an average math proficiency of 42.2% and ELA proficiency of 57.3%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Western School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Western School District with test data.
Schools in Western School District
6 schoolsMiddle Schools1
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Parma
- Total Enrollment
- 2,687
- Teachers (FTE)
- 148
- District spending per student
- $13,044NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Western School District?
Western School District has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Western School District?
The average composite rating for Western School District is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Western School District?
Western School District's district-level spending was $13,044 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Western School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Western School District is 18.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Western School District?
Western High School is the highest-rated school in Western School District with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Western School District?
Across schools in Western School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Western School District compare to other districts in Michigan?
Western School District has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 6 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.3%
How we rate schools
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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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