Photo: PeRshGo · CC BY-SA 4.0Westland’s public schools outscore 61% of Michigan districts
The grade covers the two public school districts serving Westland, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. The four-year graduation rate in Westland’s district is 92%, above the Michigan average (82%). 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 97% 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.
Westland’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 45% of tested students were proficient in reading and 32% in math, against 45% and 34% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Wayne-Westland spends $21,028 per student and Livonia $17,170, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Universal Learning Academy, American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary, American International Academy Elementary, St. Matthew Lutheran School (private), Hope Christian Academy (private) and St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
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 Westland’s grade
B: better than 61% of Michigan school districts, #392 of 699 Michigan towns. Graduation is above the Michigan average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Westland, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in Westland · depends on your address
Adlai Stevenson Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 768 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Adams Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 591 students · 18:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Westland · depends on your address
John Glenn High School
Grades 8–12 · 1,368 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Adlai Stevenson Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 768 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Adams Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 591 students · 18:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Westland
John Glenn High School
Grades 8–12 · 1,368 students · 22:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Westland
John Glenn High School
Grades 8–12 · 1,368 students · 22:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Westland
John Glenn High School
Grades 8–12 · 1,368 students · 22:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Westland
John Glenn High School
Grades 8–12 · 1,368 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Westland runs its own schools through grade 12 (Wayne-Westland Community School District). From grade PK, students attend the Livonia Public Schools, shared with Livonia. Parts of Westland (2% of its land) are served by Taylor instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Westland
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Westland vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Westland’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Westland | B | Wayne-Westland PK–12 · Livonia PK–12 |
| Garden City | C | Garden City |
| Wayne | C | Wayne-Westland |
| Canton | A | Plymouth-Canton |
| Inkster | C− | Westwood PK–12 · Wayne-Westland PK–12 |
| Dearborn Heights | B+ | Crestwood |
| Livonia | A− | Livonia |
2 of the 6 neighbors share Wayne-Westland with Westland for grades PK–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in Westland
18 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).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Walter P Reuther Psychiatric Hospital).
Questions about Westland’s schools
Are Westland’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Michigan: the public schools Westland children attend outscore 61% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #392 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 61%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Westland in?
Two districts: Wayne-Westland Community School District runs grades PK–12, and Livonia Public Schools runs grades PK–12, shared with Livonia.
Where do Westland kids go to high school?
John Glenn High School, with 1,368 students; its own test results earn a C+.
What is Westland’s graduation rate?
92% of the class of 2023 in Livonia Public Schools graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.
How much does Westland spend per student?
$21,028 in Wayne-Westland Community School District and $17,170 in Livonia Public Schools (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Westland?
Yes: St. Matthew Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 164 students), Hope Christian Academy (religious, grades 6–12, 53 students) and St. John's Evangelical Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–7, 32 students). Westland also has 3 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Westland families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Westland → 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.