WESTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Western Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Western School District school district, located in PARMA, MI with about 711 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 39 teachers, Western Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Western Middle School, located at 1400 South Dearing Road in Parma, Michigan, serves as a key educational institution within the Western School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of middle-grade students. As part of the "Panther" community, the school emphasizes a supportive culture that prepares students for the transition to high school by encouraging both intellectual curiosity and personal responsibility.

The school’s official website, http://www.wsdpanthers.org, serves as a central hub for students, parents, and the community to access vital resources, including academic calendars, extracurricular information, and district-wide updates. By maintaining strong lines of communication, Western Middle School focuses on providing a comprehensive middle-school experience that promotes student engagement, community involvement, and a commitment to lifelong learning within the Parma area.

For more information, contact Western Middle School at (517) 841-8370 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1400 SOUTH DEARING RD
PARMA, MI 49269-9712
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WESTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in PARMA, MI with about 711 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
711
Teachers:
39.68
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 711 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WESTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.

White
86.6%
Two or more races
4.9%
Hispanic/Latino
4.4%
Black or African American
2.0%
Asian
1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.