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#3089 of 3,192 schools in MI
Adams Middle School
Middle School · Wayne-westland Community School District · Westland, MI
A Wayne-westland Community School District middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
33475 PALMER RD, Westland, MI 48186
- Math 11% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 24% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Adams Middle School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 17% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Adams Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,818/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,203
Median home value
$167,600
Median rent
$1,083/mo
College educated
19.1%
Homeownership
68.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48186; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 625 | Compare → |
| Farmington 56 CampusEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 5–6 | 1.6 mi | 415 | Compare → |
| Garden City Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 7–8 | 2.0 mi | 419 | Compare → |
| Burger Development CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 110 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Wayne-westland Community School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #11 of 16
- District spending per student
- $22,351NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Adams Middle School is listed in Wayne-Westland Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Adams Middle School
Adams Middle School is a public middle school in Westland, MI, part of Wayne-westland Community School District, serving approximately 607 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,089 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Adams Middle School
What grades does Adams Middle School serve?
Adams Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Adams Middle School?
Adams Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 607 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adams Middle School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Adams Middle School rank in MI?
Adams Middle School ranks #3,089 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Adams Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Adams Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Adams Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Adams Middle School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Adams Middle School a charter school?
No, Adams Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Adams Middle School a Title I school?
No, Adams Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Adams Middle School?
66.6% of students at Adams Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 607
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 81.7%
- Phone
- (734) 419-2375
- Area population (ZIP 48186)
- 35,791
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48186; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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