The top reported proficiency rate is 94% in English language arts. The lowest is 89% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Webster Elementary School
Webster Elementary School sits in the heart of Livonia, a large western suburb of Detroit that grew from farming township to postwar industrial hub and is now a mature, car-dependent community of residential subdivisions, strip commercial corridors, and concentrated manufacturing zones. The city's motto is "Families First," and its civic life centers on a Civic Center complex rather than a traditional downtown. Livonia spans roughly thirty-six square miles between major arterial roads, with highway access via I-96 and I-275 connecting residents to Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Detroit Metro Airport. Major employers include Ford Motor Company, Trinity Health, Amazon, and UPS. The city carries one of the highest property tax bases in Michigan while maintaining the lowest overall tax rate among Wayne County cities, which speaks to the commercial and industrial density supporting residential services.
Webster serves first through sixth graders as a regular public school within Livonia Public Schools. Its enrollment is modest for its grade band, and the student body is predominantly white, with a substantial Asian American presence and small shares of students identifying as Black, Hispanic, or two or more races. A low share of students qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, which aligns with the relatively affluent suburban character of the surrounding zip code. Data on individualized education programs and English learner status was not available, so those population details remain unclear. Title I status was also not reported.
The academic results at Webster are exceptionally strong. Across every tested grade and subject, proficiency rates sit at or near the top of the scale. Third, fourth, and sixth grade mathematics all fell in the highest reported band, with fifth grade landing just below full proficiency. English language arts followed the same pattern, with fifth grade reaching the very top reported range. Science proficiency in fifth grade was in the highest band as well, and social studies was close behind. When placed against districts in Wayne County, Webster's overall proficiency stands in the top quartile, well above the county median. These are results that most parents would view as a genuine strength of the school. The tested groups are small, which can amplify year-to-year swings, but the consistency across grades and subjects suggests a pattern rather than a fluke.
Because Webster is an elementary school, there is no graduation rate to report. Chronic absenteeism data was also not available. We looked for information on course access, staffing ratios, discipline, and attendance patterns but found little in the provided data, so those dimensions are left out rather than guessed. Program offerings were not detailed in the available sources. At the district level, Livonia Public Schools opened a dedicated early childhood center in fall 2024, expanding preschool access for families across Livonia and parts of Westland, though that does not directly affect Webster's grade band.
The housing market around Webster reflects an established suburban community. Home values in the school's zip code sit below the national benchmark but above the Michigan state benchmark, and rents are moderate relative to income. The broader Wayne County market shows active inventory growth year over year, with listings moving in roughly six weeks. Mortgage costs currently run higher than local rents, which may influence how families weighing buying versus renting approach the area. The county market's median listing price has softened slightly, while the local zip code has seen modest home value appreciation.
What Webster offers families is a small, academically high-performing elementary school in a stable, family-oriented suburb with strong public services and convenient regional access. The community is built around driving, not walking, and there is no traditional downtown street life. For parents who value strong test outcomes, a low-poverty peer environment, and an established suburban setting, Webster presents a compelling option. Those seeking details on special education services, English learner support, or enrichment programming would want to ask the school directly, since the available data does not speak to those areas.
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