Parma Township’s public schools outscore 69% of Michigan districts
The grade covers the two public school districts serving Parma Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.
From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Parma Township’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 48% and math 35% across both districts in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Springport spends $14,972 per student and Western $13,852, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Parma Township’s grade
B+: better than 69% of Michigan school districts, #322 of 699 Michigan towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Michigan average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Parma Township, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Parma Township
Parma Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 408 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Parma
6th grade in Parma Township · depends on your address
Western Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 594 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Parma
Springport Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 222 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Springport
7th grade in Parma Township · depends on your address
Western Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 594 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Parma
Springport Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 222 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Springport
8th grade in Parma Township · depends on your address
Western Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 594 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Parma
Springport Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 222 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Springport
9th grade in Parma Township · depends on your address
Western High School
Grades 9–12 · 809 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Parma
Springport High School
Grades 9–12 · 273 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Springport
10th grade in Parma Township · depends on your address
Western High School
Grades 9–12 · 809 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Parma
Springport High School
Grades 9–12 · 273 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Springport
11th grade in Parma Township · depends on your address
Western High School
Grades 9–12 · 809 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Parma
Springport High School
Grades 9–12 · 273 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Springport
12th grade in Parma Township · depends on your address
Western High School
Grades 9–12 · 809 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Parma
Springport High School
Grades 9–12 · 273 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Springport
Parma Township runs its own schools through grade 12 (Western School District). From grade K, students attend the Springport Public Schools, shared with Clarence, Springport, Springport and Tompkins. Its elementary school is in Springport. Parts of Parma Township (7% and 5% of its land) are served by Marshall and Concord instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Parma Township
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Parma Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Parma Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Parma Township | B+ | Western PK–12 · Springport K–12 |
| Springport | C+ | Springport |
| Sandstone | B | Western PK–12 · Northwest K–12 |
| Sheridan | B | Marshall |
| Concord | B− | Concord |
Every school in Parma Township
8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Parma Township’s schools
Are Parma Township’s schools good?
By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Parma Township children attend outscore 69% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #322 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 67%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Parma Township in?
Two districts: Western School District runs grades PK–12, and Springport Public Schools runs grades K–12, shared with Clarence, Springport, Springport and Tompkins.
Where do Parma Township kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Western High School and Springport High School.
What is Parma Township’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Western School District graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.
How much does Parma Township spend per student?
$14,972 in Springport Public Schools and $13,852 in Western School District (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Parma Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Parma Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.