Below Average
#2787 of 3,192 schools in MI
Adlai Stevenson 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.
38501 PALMER RD, Westland, MI 48186
- Math 17% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 31% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Adlai Stevenson Middle School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 24% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (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
55.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Adlai Stevenson Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 607 | Compare → |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 625 | Compare → |
| Farmington 56 CampusEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 5–6 | 2.9 mi | 415 | Compare → |
| Garden City Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 7–8 | 2.9 mi | 419 | 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
- #4 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
Adlai Stevenson Middle School is listed in Wayne-Westland Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Adlai Stevenson Middle School
Adlai Stevenson Middle School is a public middle school in Westland, MI, part of Wayne-westland Community School District, serving approximately 749 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,787 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Adlai Stevenson Middle School
What grades does Adlai Stevenson Middle School serve?
Adlai Stevenson Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Adlai Stevenson Middle School?
Adlai Stevenson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 749 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adlai Stevenson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adlai Stevenson Middle School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Adlai Stevenson Middle School rank in MI?
Adlai Stevenson Middle School ranks #2,787 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Adlai Stevenson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Adlai Stevenson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Adlai Stevenson Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Adlai Stevenson Middle School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Adlai Stevenson Middle School a charter school?
No, Adlai Stevenson Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Adlai Stevenson Middle School a Title I school?
No, Adlai Stevenson Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Adlai Stevenson Middle School?
55.1% of students at Adlai Stevenson 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
- 749
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.5%
- Phone
- (734) 419-2350
- 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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