Fern Persons Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Fern Persons 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 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 255 students in grades 1-3, Washington 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 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-3
1-3
Total Students
374 students
255 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#924 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1534 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
82
-
Grade 1 Students
96
80
Grade 2 Students
85
86
Grade 3 Students
111
89
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
11%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
94%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%