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Western Middle School

500 W Midland Rd
Auburn, MI 48611
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 726 students in grades 6-8, Western 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 37% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 726 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 50% in MI
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Western Middle School's student population of 726 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
726 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Western 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 Western Middle School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1207 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Western Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Western Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Western Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Western Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Western Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Western Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Western Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
18%
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White
89%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.21
This chart displays the diversity score of Western Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Western Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Western Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Middle School's ranking?
Western Middle School is ranked #1207 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Western Middle School?
726 students attend Western Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Western Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Middle School?
Western Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Western Middle School offer ?
Western Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Western Middle School part of?
Western Middle School is part of Bay City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 726 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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