Ella M White School
Tel:
(989) 358-5950
Ella M White School serves 463 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Ella M White School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Ella M White School's student population of 463 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 463 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ella M White School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Ella M White School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1446 out of 3119 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 8% |
| Black | 1% | 18% |
| White | 94% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alpena School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and 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 | 1,251 student
0.9 miles
3303 South Third Ave
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5200 0.9 9-12 1,251 - Alpena Thunder Bay Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 859 students
1.1 miles
3500 South Third Ave
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5400 1.1 6-8 859 - Alpena Lincoln Community School Grades: K-5 | 173 students
1.5 miles
309 West Lake St
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5900 1.5 K-5 173 - Alpena Besser Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 439 students
1.8 miles
375 Wilson St
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5100 1.8 K-5 439 - Alpena Pied Piper School Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 25 students
1.8 miles
444 Wilson St
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 356-1414 1.8 PK-12 25
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