Willow Ridge Elementary School vs. Wacousta Elementary School
Should you attend Willow Ridge Elementary School or Wacousta 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
Willow Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Wacousta Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 494 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Willow Ridge 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 55-59% (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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 431 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Wacousta 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
494 students
431 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#456 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1337 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
117
108
Grade 1 Students
97
75
Grade 2 Students
80
83
Grade 3 Students
98
85
Grade 4 Students
102
80
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
9%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
75%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
