Enrollment
768
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Westland, MI
Adlai Stevenson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Adlai Stevenson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 260001503905
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adlai Stevenson Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #5 of 13
- public schools in Westland · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Adlai Stevenson Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adlai Stevenson Middle School ranks #5 of 13 public schools in Westland, MI.
School address
District: Wayne-Westland Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260001503905 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Adlai Stevenson Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Adlai Stevenson Middle School
Adlai Stevenson Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Westland, Michigan, enrolling 768 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.1% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 90% of state schools at 768 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 314 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #73.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and African American (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 384 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 304 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 768 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Wayne-Westland Community School District also operates John Glenn High School (1,368 students) and Wayne Memorial High School (1,257 students) alongside Adlai Stevenson Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Adlai Stevenson Middle School compares
Adlai Stevenson Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▼ 2% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 768 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
768
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Michigan - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
57.6%
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
$16,057
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 202 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 54.9%
African American 32.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Adlai Stevenson Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayne-Westland Community School District, which includes Adlai Stevenson Middle School.
$16,057
Per student
+19%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.1%
State 56.0%
Federal 10.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Adlai Stevenson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Glenn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wayne Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adams Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wildwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adlai Stevenson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,368
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~768 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Adlai Stevenson Middle School
How many students attend Adlai Stevenson Middle School?
Adlai Stevenson Middle School has 768 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Westland, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adlai Stevenson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adlai Stevenson Middle School is 20.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adlai Stevenson Middle School?
53.1% of students at Adlai Stevenson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adlai Stevenson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Adlai Stevenson Middle School is White at 54.9% of enrollment, in Westland, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adlai Stevenson Middle School?
Adlai Stevenson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Adlai Stevenson Middle School rank among public schools in Westland?
By Resource Investment Index, Adlai Stevenson Middle School ranks #5 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.
Is Adlai Stevenson Middle School a good school?
Adlai Stevenson Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Wayne-Westland Community School District?
Besides Adlai Stevenson Middle School, Wayne-Westland Community School District also operates John Glenn High School (1,368 students), Wayne Memorial High School (1,257 students), and Benjamin Franklin Middle School (619 students). See the Wayne-Westland Community School District district page for the complete list.
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