Parkwoodupjohn Elementary School vs. Washington Writers Academy
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 427 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Parkwoodupjohn 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% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher 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 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 260 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Washington Writers Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower 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 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
427 students
260 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1221 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2950 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
≤5%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
6-9%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
≤10%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
66
38
Grade 1 Students
73
52
Grade 2 Students
56
54
Grade 3 Students
87
39
Grade 4 Students
73
37
Grade 5 Students
72
40
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
26%
61%
% White
53%
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
16%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
88%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%