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#1060 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 33% in state

Woodland Meadows Elementary School

Elementary School · Saline Area Schools · Saline, MI

A Saline Area Schools elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

350 WOODLAND DR, Saline, MI 48176

  • Math 57% vs MI 42% (2022)
  • Reading 52% vs MI 42% (2022)
  • 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+15.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.1 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.1:1
District spending per student$16,542
Chronic Absenteeism15.5%

Students at Woodland Meadows Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
42%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
42%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

13.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Woodland Meadows Elementary 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,220/100K

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

$110,987

Median home value

$384,700

Median rent

$1,161/mo

College educated

58.4%

Homeownership

84.2%

Poverty rate

5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48176; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Northstar MontessoriPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.6 mi10Compare →
Pleasant Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7K–31.3 mi448Compare →
Harvest Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4K–31.9 mi430Compare →
Washtenaw Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–122.1 mi257Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Saline Area Schools

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$16,542NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Woodland Meadows Elementary School is listed in Saline Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Woodland Meadows Elementary School

Woodland Meadows Elementary School is a public elementary school in Saline, MI, part of Saline Area Schools, serving approximately 470 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,060 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Woodland Meadows Elementary School

What grades does Woodland Meadows Elementary School serve?

Woodland Meadows Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.

How many students attend Woodland Meadows Elementary School?

Woodland Meadows Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 470 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodland Meadows Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Woodland Meadows Elementary School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Woodland Meadows Elementary School rank in MI?

Woodland Meadows Elementary School ranks #1,060 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Woodland Meadows Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Woodland Meadows Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Woodland Meadows Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodland Meadows Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Woodland Meadows Elementary School a charter school?

No, Woodland Meadows Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Woodland Meadows Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Woodland Meadows Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodland Meadows Elementary School?

13.4% of students at Woodland Meadows Elementary 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 – 3rd
Enrollment
470
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Washtenaw County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.5%
Area population (ZIP 48176)
23,325
Area average commute
24.9 min
Area median age
44.6
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 48176; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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