Dawson Elementary School vs. West Ward Elementary School
Should you attend Dawson Elementary School or West Ward Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 286 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dawson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 245 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Ward Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
286 students
245 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1337 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1216 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
46
42
Grade 1 Students
54
44
Grade 2 Students
50
43
Grade 3 Students
42
34
Grade 4 Students
45
41
Grade 5 Students
49
41
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
9%
3%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
79%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
