Washington Street Elementary School vs. Gilkey Elementary School
Should you attend Washington Street Elementary School or Gilkey 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
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
Gilkey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gilkey Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
450 students
399 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#591 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#358 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
70
76
Grade 1 Students
73
67
Grade 2 Students
74
68
Grade 3 Students
72
71
Grade 4 Students
80
64
Grade 5 Students
81
53
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
90%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.20
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
