Watervliet School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 5 public schools in Watervliet School District, serving 1,447 students. Watervliet School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
Public schools in Watervliet School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
The top ranked public schools in Watervliet School District are Way Watervliet High School, North Elementary School and Watervliet Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 34% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is more than the Michigan public school average of 18:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Watervliet School District |
| School District Website | http://Watervlietps.org |
| School District Phone Number | (269) 463-0300 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MI) |
| # of Schools | 5 Schools | 3,735 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,447 Students | 1,472,301 Students |
| # of Teachers | 77 Teachers | 82,182 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
Watervliet School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 869 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #316 out of 869 school districts (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 43% |
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Graduation Rate | 80-84% | 85% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.52 |
| # of American Indian Students | 11 Students | 9,974 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 5 Students | 49,834 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 198 Students | 114,872 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 14% | 8% |
| # of Black Students | 35 Students | 260,793 Students |
| % Black Students | 2% | 18% |
| # of White Students | 1,129 Students | 978,273 Students |
| % White Students | 78% | 66% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1,272 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 69 Students | 57,365 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 5% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | - |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 150 | 116,607 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 95 | 105,799 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 85 | 103,933 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 96 | 105,395 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 104 | 107,959 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 104 | 112,259 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 117 | 112,463 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 116 | 111,894 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 120 | 114,566 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 147 | 123,361 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 96 | 121,139 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 114 | 115,656 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 103 | 117,214 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 4,056 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $10,604 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,151. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,305 is higher than the state median of $13,281. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MI) |
| Total Revenue | $15 MM | $10 MM |
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| Spending | $24 MM | $10 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,604 | $13,151 |
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| Revenue / Student | $16,305 | $13,281 |
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Watervliet School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Way Watervliet High School Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:8/Top 30%450 E Saint Joseph St10
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0897
Grades: 9-12 | 78 students
- North Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 42%Rank:7/Top 50%287 West Baldwin Ave10
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0820
Grades: 3-5 | 304 students
- Watervliet Middle School Math: 28% | Reading: 23%Rank:5/Bottom 50%450 East Saint Joseph St10
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0780
Grades: 6-8 | 353 students
- Watervliet Senior High School Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:2/Bottom 50%450 East Saint Joseph St10
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0730
Grades: 9-12 | 382 students
- South Elementary School433 Lucinda Ln
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0820
Grades: PK-2 | 330 students
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