George Washington Academy (Closed 2014)

George Washington Academy serves 417 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 16% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
417 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(12-13)
16%
41%
(12-13)
40%
65%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
62%
18%
White
23%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend George Washington Academy?
417 students attend George Washington Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of George Washington Academy students are Black, 23% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George Washington Academy?
George Washington Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does George Washington Academy offer ?
George Washington Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is George Washington Academy part of?
George Washington Academy is part of Mount Clemens Community School District.

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