D
Needs Improvement
42/100

Adlai Stevenson Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 38501 PALMER RD, Westland, MI 48186
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 19th percentile in Michigan
Growth
D
Students gain 0.86 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 17th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

42
Repit Score
out of 100
749
Students
enrolled
17.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%19/1002.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%17/100Students gain 0.86 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.75 in 2009–19; 23rd percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 57% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −29 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency40% (−6 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (−14 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White46%28%reading -10 pts, math -17 pts27th percentile (list)
Black27%12%reading +4 pts, math -1 pts49th percentile (list)
Hispanic45%25%reading +7 pts, math +0 pts45th percentile (list)
Multiracial50%10%reading +4 pts, math -24 pts28th percentile (list)
Low-income32%17%reading -1 pts, math -6 pts31st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 38501 PALMER RD
City Westland
ZIP Code 48186
District 2600015
NCES School ID 260001503905
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48186

Understanding the community around Adlai Stevenson Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $64,772
Per Capita Income $31,864
Poverty Rate 10.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.7%
High School or Higher 89.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $156,400
Median Rent $1,052
Owner-Occupied 67.0%
Renter-Occupied 33.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Adlai Stevenson Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 53.4%
Black 32.6%
Hispanic/Latino 6.3%
Two or More Races 4.8%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 749
Teachers (FTE) 42.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Adlai Stevenson Middle School?
Adlai Stevenson Middle School has a Repit School Score of 42 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Adlai Stevenson Middle School?
Adlai Stevenson Middle School has 749 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.5:1.
What grades does Adlai Stevenson Middle School serve?
Adlai Stevenson Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Adlai Stevenson Middle School receive per student?
Adlai Stevenson Middle School receives $20,796 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Adlai Stevenson Middle School in 48186 ▼
Avg Home Value
$203,681
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,275
1-Year Change
+5.4%
% Renters
33.0%

Other Schools in 48186

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026