How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Northwest Kidder Middle School | Western Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Jackson, MI | Parma, MI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 786 | 594 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.2:1 | 16.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 41.9% | 35.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Northwest Kidder Middle School | Western Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,624 | $13,044 |
| District | Northwest Community Schools | Western School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Northwest Kidder Middle School | Western Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73.8% | 84.2% |
| African American | 5.5% | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.4% | 5.2% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 12.1% | 7.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Northwest Kidder Middle School | Western Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 362:1 | 302:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 33.7% | 25.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 19 | 50 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.