West Middle School

44401 W ANN ARBOR TRL
PLYMOUTH, MI 48170

www.pccs.k12.mi.us

667 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

West Middle School is a prominent educational institution located in Plymouth, Michigan, serving as part of the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools (PCCS) district. Situated on West Ann Arbor Trail, the school caters to middle-school-aged students, providing a transitional academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. As a core component of the PCCS district, the school adheres to the district’s broader educational mission, which emphasizes student achievement, personal growth, and community integration.

The school is recognized for offering a comprehensive middle school curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies—with a variety of elective opportunities designed to foster student interests and extracurricular engagement. By operating under the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools umbrella, West Middle School benefits from the district's centralized resources, specialized support services, and a dedicated focus on preparing students for the rigorous academic expectations of high school within the community.

667

Total Students

35.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	533
Hispanic	40
Black	46
Asian	21
Two or More	26
American Indian	1

White
533 (79.9%)
Black
46 (6.9%)
Hispanic
40 (6.0%)
Two or More
26 (3.9%)
Asian
21 (3.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
Phone:	(734)416-7599
Website:	http://www.pccs.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	667
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	81
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 6 209

Grade 7 222

Grade 8 236