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#2283 of 3,192 schools in MI
Robert J West Middle School
Middle School · Taylor School District · Taylor, MI
A Taylor School District middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10575 WILLIAM ST, Taylor, MI 48180
- Math 15% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 35% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Robert J West Middle School score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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
84%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Robert J West Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,865/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Taylor), 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
$59,537
Median home value
$141,200
Median rent
$1,036/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48180; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Park Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 901 | Compare → |
| Trillium AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 665 | Compare → |
| Oakley W Best Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 574 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Park Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 1,060 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Taylor School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #3 of 12
- District spending per student
- $18,580NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Robert J West Middle School is listed in Taylor School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robert J West Middle School
Robert J West Middle School is a public middle school in Taylor, MI, part of Taylor School District, serving approximately 637 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,283 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robert J West Middle School
What grades does Robert J West Middle School serve?
Robert J West Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Robert J West Middle School?
Robert J West Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 637 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert J West Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert J West Middle School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robert J West Middle School rank in MI?
Robert J West Middle School ranks #2,283 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Robert J West Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Robert J West Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Robert J West Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert J West Middle School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Robert J West Middle School a charter school?
No, Robert J West Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robert J West Middle School a Title I school?
No, Robert J West Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert J West Middle School?
84.0% of students at Robert J West 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
- 637
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.7%
- Phone
- (313) 295-5783
- Area population (ZIP 48180)
- 62,405
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 48180; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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