Western Middle School

www.wsdpanthers.org

594 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

594

Total Students

36.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Western Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	500
Hispanic	31
Black	13
Asian	5
Two or More	42
American Indian	3

White
500 (84.2%)
Two or More
42 (7.1%)
Hispanic
31 (5.2%)
Black
13 (2.2%)
Asian
5 (0.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Western School District
Phone:	(517)841-8370
Website:	http://www.wsdpanthers.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	594
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	212
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 187

Grade 7 206

Grade 8 201