- Enrollment
- 1,368
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Westland, MI
Adams Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Adams Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260001503879
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adams Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 13
- public schools in Westland · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 68.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Adams Middle School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adams Middle School ranks #1 of 13 public schools in Westland, MI.
School address
District: Wayne-Westland Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260001503879 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Adams Middle School held near 607 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.6 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 260001503879 · Westland, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
591 enr · 14.1:1 · 68.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: John Glenn High School (1,368 students)
Adams Middle School held near 607 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.6 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Adams Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Glenn Hig
John Glenn High School
1,368 students
- Wayne Memorial
Wayne Memorial High School
1,257 students
- Adlai Stevenso
Adlai Stevenson Middle School
768 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
619 students
- This school
Adams Middle School
591 students
- Wildwood Eleme 527
Wildwood Elementary School
527 students
What this shows Adams Middle School reports 591 students on the CCD universe file.
How Adams Middle School compares
Adams Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 26% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 24% in Michigan - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
72.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,347
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 125 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.1%
White 40.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Adams Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayne-Westland Community School District reports $21,347 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Adams Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Glenn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayne Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adlai Stevenson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wildwood Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adams Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~591 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Adams Middle School
How many students attend Adams Middle School?
Adams Middle School has 591 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Westland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 636 (2022-23) → 607 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adams Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 19% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adams Middle School?
68.6% of students at Adams Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adams Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Adams Middle School is African American at 43.1% of enrollment, in Westland, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adams Middle School?
Adams Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Adams Middle School rank among public schools in Westland?
By Resource Investment Index, Adams Middle School ranks #1 of 13 public schools in Westland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Westland on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayne-Westland Community School District?
Besides Adams Middle School, Wayne-Westland Community School District also operates John Glenn High School (1,368 students), Wayne Memorial High School (1,257 students), and Adlai Stevenson Middle School (768 students). See the Wayne-Westland Community School District district page for the complete list.