Mary A. White School
Tel:
(616)850-5700
- Mary A. White School serves 317 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Mary A. White School's student population of 317 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 317 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mary A. White School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mary A. White School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. 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 | #168 out of 3,159 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 18% |
| White | 87% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Grand Haven Area Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Mary A. White School is Central High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lakeshore Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ferry School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Haven Lakeshore Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 960 students
0.4 miles
900 Cutler St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616)850-6500 0.4 7-8 960 - Grand Haven Central High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 100 students
0.8 miles
106 South 6th St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616)850-6800 0.8 9-12 100 - Grand Haven Ferry School Grades: K-6 | 308 students
0.9 miles
1050 Pennoyer Ave
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616)850-5300 0.9 K-6 308 - Grand Haven White Pines Intermediate School Grades: 5-8 | 809 students
1.0 miles
1400 South Griffin St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616)850-6300 1.0 5-8 809 - Grand Haven Griffin Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 327 students
1.1 miles
1700 South Griffin St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616)850-5500 1.1 K-4 327
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