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#1798 of 3,192 schools in MI
West Bloomfield Middle School
Middle School · West Bloomfield School District · W. Bloomfield, MI
A middle school in W. Bloomfield, MI where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6000 ORCHARD LAKE RD, W. Bloomfield, MI 48322
- Math 37% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 47% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Bloomfield Middle School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 42% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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
44.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Bloomfield 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 60Bikeable
- County Safety: Low7/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$118,001
Median home value
$374,000
Median rent
$1,975/mo
College educated
58.3%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48322; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 543 | Compare → |
| Wing Lake Developmental CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Walnut Creek Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 645 | Compare → |
| South Hills Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 4–8 | 3.7 mi | 609 | 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.
West Bloomfield School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $17,184NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Bloomfield Middle School is listed in West Bloomfield School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Bloomfield Middle School
West Bloomfield Middle School is a public middle school in W. Bloomfield, MI, part of West Bloomfield School District, serving approximately 976 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,798 of 3,192 schools in MI.
State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Bloomfield Middle School
What grades does West Bloomfield Middle School serve?
West Bloomfield Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend West Bloomfield Middle School?
West Bloomfield Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 976 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Bloomfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Bloomfield Middle School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Bloomfield Middle School rank in MI?
West Bloomfield Middle School ranks #1,798 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is West Bloomfield Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Bloomfield Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 West Bloomfield Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Bloomfield Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West Bloomfield Middle School a charter school?
No, West Bloomfield Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Bloomfield Middle School a Title I school?
No, West Bloomfield Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Bloomfield Middle School?
44.3% of students at West Bloomfield 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
- 976
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.7%
- Phone
- (248) 865-3670
- Area population (ZIP 48322)
- 33,197
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 46.2
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 48322; 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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