Washington School (Closed 2014)

1400 North Vernon Ave
Flint, MI 48506
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Washington School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 63% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
363 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(12-13)
15-19%
41%
(12-13)
40-44%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
20%
9%
Black
36%
18%
White
37%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.70
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
5%
Source: 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Washington School?
363 students attend Washington School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Washington School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington School?
Washington School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Washington School offer ?
Washington School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Washington School part of?
Washington School is part of Flint School District Of The City Of.

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