Serving 417 students in grades Kindergarten-6, George Washington Academy 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 16% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
417 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)16%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
62%
18%
White
23%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend George Washington Academy?
417 students attend George Washington Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of George Washington Academy students are Black, 23% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington Academy?
George Washington Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does George Washington Academy offer ?
George Washington Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is George Washington Academy part of?
George Washington Academy is part of Mount Clemens Community School District.
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