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#3071 of 3,192 schools in MI
Thomas a Edison Elem School
Elementary School · Wayne-westland Community School District · Westland, MI
A Wayne-westland Community School District elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
34505 HUNTER AVE, Westland, MI 48185
- Math 17% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 25% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas a Edison Elem School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 21% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (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
68.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomas a Edison Elem 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 70Very Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- 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
$59,085
Median home value
$183,500
Median rent
$1,123/mo
College educated
23.4%
Homeownership
56.3%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48185; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 524 | Compare → |
| Alexander Hamilton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 468 | Compare → |
| Grant Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–4 | 2.1 mi | 493 | Compare → |
| Hayes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–4 | 2.1 mi | 390 | 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
- #10 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
Thomas a Edison Elem School is listed in Wayne-Westland Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas a Edison Elem School
Thomas a Edison Elem School is a public elementary school in Westland, MI, part of Wayne-westland Community School District, serving approximately 446 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,071 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas a Edison Elem School
What grades does Thomas a Edison Elem School serve?
Thomas a Edison Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Thomas a Edison Elem School?
Thomas a Edison Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 446 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas a Edison Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas a Edison Elem 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 Thomas a Edison Elem School rank in MI?
Thomas a Edison Elem School ranks #3,071 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Thomas a Edison Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas a Edison Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Thomas a Edison Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas a Edison Elem School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Thomas a Edison Elem School a charter school?
No, Thomas a Edison Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas a Edison Elem School a Title I school?
No, Thomas a Edison Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas a Edison Elem School?
68.2% of students at Thomas a Edison Elem 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 446
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.9%
- Phone
- (734) 419-2600
- Area population (ZIP 48185)
- 48,364
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 48185; 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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