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Wass Elementary School vs. Troy Union Elementary School

Should you attend Wass Elementary School or Troy Union Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Wass Elementary School
2340 Willard Dr
Troy, MI 48085
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Troy Union Elementary School
1340 E Square Lake Rd
Troy, MI 48085
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Wass Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Troy Union Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wass Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 400 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Troy Union Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 53% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
431 students
400 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wass Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Troy Union Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wass Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Troy Union Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wass Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Troy Union Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wass Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Troy School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Troy Union Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Troy School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#110 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
#686 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wass Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Troy Union Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
71%
(Top 10% in MI)(22-23 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 50% in MI)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wass Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Troy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Troy Union Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Troy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
78%
(Top 5% in MI)
61%
(Top 20% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wass Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Troy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Troy Union Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Troy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in MI)
45-49%
(Top 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wass Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Troy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Troy Union Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Troy School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Wass Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Troy Union Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
70
60
Grade 1 Students
63
59
Grade 2 Students
71
63
Grade 3 Students
75
69
Grade 4 Students
68
70
Grade 5 Students
84
79

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Troy Union Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Troy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2005-06 school year.
% Asian
33%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wass Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Troy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Troy Union Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Troy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wass Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Troy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Troy Union Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Troy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wass Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Troy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Troy Union Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Troy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
54%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wass Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Troy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Troy Union Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Troy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wass Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Troy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Troy Union Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Troy School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.60
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wass Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Troy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Troy Union Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Troy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wass Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Troy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Troy Union Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Troy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wass Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Troy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Troy Union Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Troy School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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