Dawson Elementary School vs. West Ward Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 292 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dawson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 235 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Ward Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
292 students
235 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1282 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1551 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
53
42
Grade 1 Students
48
28
Grade 2 Students
44
41
Grade 3 Students
52
40
Grade 4 Students
51
50
Grade 5 Students
44
34
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
2%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
83%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%