Washington Discovery Academy
Tel:
(574)936-4072
- Washington Discovery Academy serves 353 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 31%.
School Overview
- Washington Discovery Academy's student population of 353 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 353 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Washington Discovery Academy's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Washington Discovery Academy is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall School Rank | #662 out of 1,767 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 54% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 32% | 12% |
| Black | 1% | 12% |
| White | 64% | 69% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.29 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Plymouth Community Corp School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 382 students
0.8 miles
815 Discovery Ln
Plymouth, IN 46563
(574)936-2001 0.8 K-5 382 - Plymouth Lincoln Junior High School Grades: 5-8 | 557 students
1.0 miles
220 N Liberty St
Plymouth, IN 46563
(574)936-3113 1.0 5-8 557 - Plymouth Plymouth High School Grades: 9-12 | 1149 students
1.1 miles
810 N Randolph St
Plymouth, IN 46563
(574)936-2178 1.1 9-12 1149 - Plymouth Webster Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 367 students
1.1 miles
1101 S Michigan St
Plymouth, IN 46563
(574)936-2520 1.1 K-4 367 - Plymouth Jefferson Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 328 students
1.2 miles
401 E Klinger Ave
Plymouth, IN 46563
(574)936-2443 1.2 PK-4 328
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