Washington School
Tel:
(906)663-4515
- Washington School serves 224 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Washington School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Washington School's student population of 224 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 224 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Washington School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Washington School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #1295 out of 3,159 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 18% |
| White | 90% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bessemer Area School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Washington School is A.d. Johnston Jr/sr High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is A.d. Johnston Jr/sr High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Wakefield-marenisco School (4.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bessemer A.d. Johnston Jr/sr High School Grades: 7-12 | 198 students
0.3 miles
100 West Lead St
Bessemer, MI 49911
(906)667-0413 0.3 7-12 198 - Wakefield Wakefield-marenisco School Grades: K-12 | 297 students
4.6 miles
715 Putnam St
Wakefield, MI 49968
(906)224-9421 4.6 K-12 297 - Ironwood Luther L. Wright K-12 School Grades: K-12 | 727 students
5.5 miles
650 East Ayer St
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906)932-0932 5.5 K-12 727 - Hurley Hurley High School Grades: 6-12 | 295 students
9.0 miles
5503 W Range View Dr
Hurley, WI 54534
(715)561-4900 9.0 6-12 295 - Mercer Mercer School Grades: PK-12 | 146 students
21.4 miles
2690 W Margaret St
Mercer, WI 54547
(715)476-2154 21.4 PK-12 146
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