Serving 617 students in grades 5-8, Wayland Union 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 39% (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 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 617 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Wayland Union Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wayland Union Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Wayland Union Middle School is ranked #1083 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Wayland Union Middle School often compared to?
Wayland Union Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hopkins Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Wayland Union Middle School?
617 students attend Wayland Union Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Wayland Union Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wayland Union Middle School?
Wayland Union Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wayland Union Middle School offer ?
Wayland Union Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wayland Union Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 617 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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