Woodhaven-brownstown School District
School District · Woodhaven, Michigan
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
5,622
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
5,622
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Evaluating Woodhaven-brownstown School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Woodhaven-brownstown 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.
Yake Elementary School
Woodhaven · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wegienka Elementary School
Flat Rock · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Woodhaven High School
Flat Rock · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#223 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,895
+$1,312 vs Michigan median
District size
5,622 students
Much larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Woodhaven-brownstown School District ranks #223 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Woodhaven-brownstown School District's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Yake Elementary School (8.3/10), Wegienka Elementary School (7.9/10), and Woodhaven High School (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.0/10 despite 66% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 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 Woodhaven-brownstown School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Woodhaven-brownstown School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yake Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Wegienka Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Woodhaven High School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Gudith Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Brownstown Middle School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Patrick Henry Middle School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Bates Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Maple Grove Alternative High School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Erving Elementary School | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Woodhaven-brownstown School District
Woodhaven-brownstown School District is a Woodhaven, Michigan school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 5,622 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.1:1. District-level spending was $15,895 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Woodhaven-brownstown School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Yake Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Woodhaven-brownstown School District students show an average math proficiency of 41.8% and ELA proficiency of 56.1%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Woodhaven-brownstown School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Woodhaven-brownstown School District with test data.
Schools in Woodhaven-brownstown School District
9 schoolsElementary Schools5
Middle Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Woodhaven
- Total Enrollment
- 5,622
- Teachers (FTE)
- 328
- District spending per student
- $15,895NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Woodhaven-brownstown School District?
Woodhaven-brownstown School District has 9 schools in total — 5 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 Woodhaven-brownstown School District?
The average composite rating for Woodhaven-brownstown School District is 6.4/10. 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 Woodhaven-brownstown School District?
Woodhaven-brownstown School District's district-level spending was $15,895 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 Woodhaven-brownstown School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Woodhaven-brownstown School District is 17.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Woodhaven-brownstown School District?
Yake Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Woodhaven-brownstown School District with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Woodhaven-brownstown School District?
Across schools in Woodhaven-brownstown School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Woodhaven-brownstown School District compare to other districts in Michigan?
Woodhaven-brownstown School District has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 9 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
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.1%
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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