Ella M. White School
Tel:
(989)358-5950
- Ella M. White School serves 454 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Ella M. White School's student population of 454 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 454 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ella M. White School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ella M. White School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #1945 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 39% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 49% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 18% |
| White | 95% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alpena Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ella M. White School is Alpena High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Thunder Bay Junior High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Thunder Bay Junior High School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Alpena Alpena High School Grades: 9-12 | 1323 students
0.9 miles
3303 South Third Ave
Alpena, MI 49707
(989)358-5200 0.9 9-12 1323 - Alpena Thunder Bay Junior High School Grades: 6-12 | 861 students
1.1 miles
3500 South Third Ave
Alpena, MI 49707
(989)358-5400 1.1 6-12 861 - Alpena Lincoln Community School Grades: K-12 | 173 students
1.5 miles
309 West Lake St
Alpena, MI 49707
(989)358-5900 1.5 K-12 173 - Alpena Besser Elementary School Grades: K-12 | 435 students
1.8 miles
375 Wilson St
Alpena, MI 49707
(989)358-5100 1.8 K-12 435 - Alpena Pied Piper School Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 25 students
1.8 miles
444 Wilson St
Alpena, MI 49707
(989)356-1414 1.8 K-12 25
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