Washington Street Elementary School vs. Dix Street Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Washington Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Dix Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Washington Street Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dix Street Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
450 students
332 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#591 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#625 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
70-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
70
84
Grade 1 Students
73
46
Grade 2 Students
74
50
Grade 3 Students
72
46
Grade 4 Students
80
54
Grade 5 Students
81
52
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
90%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
11%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
