Washington Elementary School vs. Gardens Elementary School
Should I attend Washington Elementary School or Gardens Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Gardens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 489 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gardens Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
406 students
489 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1592 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#422 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
109
82
Grade 1 Students
54
77
Grade 2 Students
70
81
Grade 3 Students
51
79
Grade 4 Students
71
84
Grade 5 Students
51
86
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
3%
2%
% Black
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% White
93%
96%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%