Waukazoo Elementary School
Tel:
(616) 786-1800
- Waukazoo Elementary School serves 457 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (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 73% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Waukazoo Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Waukazoo Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Waukazoo Elementary School's student population of 457 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 457 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Waukazoo Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Waukazoo Elementary School is 0.40, 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 | #147 out of 3119 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 8% |
| Black | 2% | 18% |
| White | 76% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | West Ottawa Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Waukazoo Elementary School is West Ottawa High School Campus (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Vanderbilt Charter Academy (2.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Woodside Elementary School (1.5 miles away)
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- Holland Woodside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 584 students
1.5 miles
2591 North Division Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1900 1.5 PK-5 584 - Holland Lakewood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 294 students
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2134 West Lakewood Blvd
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1400 1.7 PK-5 294 - Holland Great Lakes Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 506 students
1.8 miles
3200 152nd Ave
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1200 1.8 PK-5 506 - Holland West Ottawa High School Campus Grades: 9-12 | 2,232 students
2.2 miles
3685 Butternut Dr
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1100 2.2 9-12 2,232 - Holland Dunes Alternative High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 40 students
2.3 miles
3685 Butternut Drive
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-1100 2.3 9-12 40
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