Washington Discovery Academy
Tel:
(574) 936-4072
- Washington Discovery Academy serves 344 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Washington Discovery Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 17:1.
School Overview
- Washington Discovery Academy's student population of 344 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 344 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Washington Discovery Academy is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Washington Discovery Academy is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #793 out of 1762 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 54% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 32% | 12% |
| Black | 1% | 12% |
| White | 64% | 69% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Plymouth Community School Corp School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Washington Discovery Academy is Plymouth High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lincoln Junior High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Menominee Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Plymouth Menominee Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 364 students
0.8 miles
815 Discovery Ln
Plymouth, IN 46563
(574) 936-2001 0.8 K-5 364 - Plymouth Lincoln Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 542 students
1.0 miles
220 N Liberty St
Plymouth, IN 46563
(574) 936-3113 1.0 6-8 542 - Plymouth Plymouth High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,086 student
1.1 miles
810 N Randolph St
Plymouth, IN 46563
(574) 936-2178 1.1 9-12 1,086 - Plymouth Webster Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 347 students
1.1 miles
1101 S Michigan St
Plymouth, IN 46563
(574) 936-2520 1.1 K-4 347 - Plymouth Jefferson Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 311 students
1.2 miles
401 E Klinger Ave
Plymouth, IN 46563
(574) 936-2443 1.2 PK-4 311
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