Waukazoo Elementary School
Tel:
(616)786-1800
- Waukazoo Elementary School serves 456 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 66% (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 70% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Waukazoo Elementary School's student population of 456 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 456 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Waukazoo Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Waukazoo Elementary School is 0.39, 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 | #159 out of 3,159 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 8% |
| Black | 1% | 18% |
| White | 77% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | West Ottawa Public School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Waukazoo Elementary School is Great Lakes Elementary School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Great Lakes Elementary School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Woodside Elementary School (1.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Holland Woodside Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 569 students
1.5 miles
2591 North Division Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616)786-1900 1.5 K-5 569 - Holland Lakewood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 307 students
1.7 miles
2134 West Lakewood Blvd
Holland, MI 49424
(616)786-1400 1.7 K-5 307 - Holland Great Lakes Elementary School Grades: K-12 | 501 students
1.8 miles
3200 152nd Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616)786-1200 1.8 K-12 501 - Holland West Ottawa High School Campus Grades: 9-12 | 2220 students
2.2 miles
3685 Butternut Dr
Holland, MI 49424
(616)786-1100 2.2 9-12 2220 - Holland Vanderbilt Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 456 students
2.6 miles
301 West 16th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616)820-5050 2.6 K-8 456
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