Northwest Kidder Middle School vs. Western Middle School
Should you attend Northwest Kidder Middle School or Western Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Western Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 790 students in grades 6-8, Northwest Kidder Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 586 students in grades 6-8, Western Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
790 students
586 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2099 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1099 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
35%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
258
192
Grade 7 Students
275
216
Grade 8 Students
257
178
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
6%
5%
% Black
6%
3%
% White
78%
85%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
9%
7%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
