The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 82%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (09-10)
200 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-64%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)65-69%
82%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)1%
2%
Asian
(09-10)1%
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)5%
5%
Black
(09-10)57%
20%
White
(09-10)35%
70%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
75%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Albion School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Washington Gardner Middle School?
200 students attend Washington Gardner Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Washington Gardner Middle School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Washington Gardner Middle School offer ?
Washington Gardner Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Washington Gardner Middle School part of?
Washington Gardner Middle School is part of Albion School District.
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