For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,499 students in Westwood Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Westwood Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
6 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,499 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
87 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Westwood Community School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 52% has increased from 45-49% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#776 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
38%
Graduation Rate
52%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
74%
18%
% White
18%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,933 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,767 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,933
$18,510
Spending / Student
$15,767
$17,693
Best Westwood Community School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westwood North Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25824 Michigan Ave
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0400
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0400
Gr: 7-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Westwood Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25824 Michigan Ave
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0288
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0288
Gr: 9-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 170:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Robichaud Senior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3601 Janet St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 565-8851
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 565-8851
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Daly School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25824 Michigan Ave
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0016
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0016
Gr: PK-6 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Tomlinson Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25912 Annapolis St
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-3391
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-3391
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #66.
Thorne Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25251 Annapolis St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 292-1600
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 292-1600
Gr: PK-6 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Westwood Community School District?
Westwood Community School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,499 students.
What is the rank of Westwood Community School District?
Westwood Community School District is ranked #773 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Westwood Community School District?
74% of Westwood Community School District students are Black, 18% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westwood Community School District?
Westwood Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Westwood Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,767 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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