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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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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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% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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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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