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#2599 of 3,192 schools in MI

Tomlinson Middle School

Middle School · Westwood Community School District · Inkster, MI

A Westwood Community School District middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

25912 ANNAPOLIS ST, Inkster, MI 48141

  • Math 10% vs MI 34% (2022)
  • Reading 15% vs MI 49% (2022)
  • 15:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency14.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-21.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-23.4 pts
Overall Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)16% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment5.5Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$18,780
Chronic Absenteeism64.6%

Students at Tomlinson Middle School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
34%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
49%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
71%
2011
Math
11%
ELA
38%
2012
Math
13%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
8%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
6%
ELA
15%
2015
Math
11%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
11%
ELA
20%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

94.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Tomlinson 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 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,962/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Inkster), 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

$39,632

Median home value

$75,700

Median rent

$1,127/mo

College educated

11.8%

Homeownership

45.8%

Poverty rate

36.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48141; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

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Hoover Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.56–81.3 mi527Compare →
Smith Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.06–81.4 mi486Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Westwood Community School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$18,780NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
43.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Tomlinson Middle School is listed in Westwood Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Tomlinson Middle School

Tomlinson Middle School is a public middle school in Inkster, MI, part of Westwood Community School District, serving approximately 195 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,599 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tomlinson Middle School

What grades does Tomlinson Middle School serve?

Tomlinson Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Tomlinson Middle School?

Tomlinson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 195 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tomlinson Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Tomlinson Middle School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tomlinson Middle School rank in MI?

Tomlinson Middle School ranks #2,599 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Tomlinson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Tomlinson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Tomlinson Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tomlinson Middle School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Tomlinson Middle School a charter school?

No, Tomlinson Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Tomlinson Middle School a Title I school?

No, Tomlinson Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tomlinson Middle School?

94.9% of students at Tomlinson 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
195
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
64.6%
Area population (ZIP 48141)
25,602
Area average commute
26.4 min
Area median age
34.4
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 48141; 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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