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#1230 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 39% in state
Wayland Union Middle School
Middle School · Wayland Union Schools · Wayland, MI
A middle school in Wayland, MI where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
701 WILDCAT DR, Wayland, MI 49348
- Math 39% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 52% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wayland Union Middle School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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
37.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wayland Union 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average567/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,267
Median home value
$247,200
Median rent
$1,123/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
79.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49348; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Wayland Union Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,953NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wayland Union Middle School is listed in Wayland Union Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wayland Union Middle School
Wayland Union Middle School is a public middle school in Wayland, MI, part of Wayland Union Schools, serving approximately 617 students in grades 5th-8th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,230 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wayland Union Middle School
What grades does Wayland Union Middle School serve?
Wayland Union Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Wayland Union Middle School?
Wayland Union Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 617 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayland Union Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayland Union Middle School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wayland Union Middle School rank in MI?
Wayland Union Middle School ranks #1,230 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Wayland Union Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wayland Union Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Wayland Union Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wayland Union Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wayland Union Middle School a charter school?
No, Wayland Union Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wayland Union Middle School a Title I school?
No, Wayland Union Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wayland Union Middle School?
37.8% of students at Wayland Union 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 617
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Allegan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (269) 792-2306
- Area population (ZIP 49348)
- 13,607
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 49348; 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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