Washington Academy (Closed 2006)

Washington Academy serves 188 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
188 students

Showing 1997–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

Showing 1997–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1

Showing 1997–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
5%
9%

Showing 1992–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
85%
18%

Showing 1997–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
10%
63%

Showing 1997–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
90%
0.27

Showing 1997–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
45%

Showing 1997–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Washington Academy?
188 students attend Washington Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Washington Academy students are Black, 10% of students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Washington Academy?
Washington Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Washington Academy offer ?
Washington Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Washington Academy part of?
Washington Academy is part of Battle Creek Public Schools.

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