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West Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 855 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 25, 2011

Wonderful counselors, great teachers- good experience overall. Academics are high. My only complaint is that some teachers give too much homework.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 14, 2010

Strong academics and a strong music program help make this school great. The counselors and the principal are very responsive. The school does a great job of recognizing and rewarding the kids who work hard and earn good grades. National Junior Honor Society is a positive experience with lots of activities and positive reinforcement for the members. The no-cut sports, track ,swimming and cross country, have also been good experiences.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2009

Excellent staff and great curriculum.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 22, 2009

West Middle School is a great school. I have rarely been to a school with a more friendly office staff. They are helpful even though there is a high level of activity in the office. The teachers are top notch. Some people think that the rules are too hard to follow but I found the rules appropriate. There have high expectations for the students and take education, good attitude and work ethic seriously. I was also impressed by the respect that is shown to students by staff especially by Mr. Bondy, the vice principal and the new principal, Mr. Smiley. We are very pleased with West Middle School.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 27, 2008

My son went to this school and I regret not pulling him. He was bullied from the 1st day and no one did anything about it. The staff is aloof and uncommunicative for the most part, the office staff is cold and the vice principal is a joke. I swore if my daughter had to go there, the vp had to be gone. I hear there is a new principal. I hope he straightens things out around there and helps everyone to realize they are there for the kids, not the other way around. Someone needs to help this school!
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 40% in 2013.

273 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
72%

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

269 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
80%

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 30% in 2013.

282 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
92%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 38% in 2013.

271 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
70%

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2013.

271 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
84%

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
95%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2013.

271 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
66%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 33% in 2013.

289 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
58%

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

288 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
77%

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 16% in 2013.

291 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
20%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
88%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 89% 71%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 3%
Black 3% 20%
Hispanic 2% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 8%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 21N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr. Clinton Smiley
Fax number
  • (734) 416-7648

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Special education
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44401 West Ann Arbor Trl
Plymouth, MI 48170
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Phone: (734) 416-7550

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