Washington School
Tel:
(906) 663-4515
- Washington School serves 214 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Washington School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
- Washington School's student population of 214 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 | 214 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Washington School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Washington School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1080 out of 3119 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 18% |
| White | 88% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bessemer Area School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Washington School is Gogebic County Community Education (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ad Johnston Jrsr High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Wakefieldmarenisco School (4.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ironwood Gogebic County Community Education Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 52 students
0.2 miles
108 E Arch Street
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-0932 0.2 9-12 52 - Bessemer Ad Johnston Jrsr High School Grades: 7-12 | 204 students
0.3 miles
100 West Lead St
Bessemer, MI 49911
(906) 667-0413 0.3 7-12 204 - Wakefield Wakefieldmarenisco School Grades: PK-12 | 293 students
4.6 miles
715 Putnam St
Wakefield, MI 49968
(906) 224-9421 4.6 PK-12 293 - Ironwood Luther L Wright K12 School Grades: PK-12 | 746 students
5.5 miles
650 East Ayer St
Ironwood, MI 49938
(906) 932-0932 5.5 PK-12 746 - Hurley Hurley Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 261 students
9.0 miles
5503 W Range View Dr
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 561-4900 9.0 PK-5 261
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