Washington Street Elementary School

538 Washington St
Otsego, MI 49078
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
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 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 450 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 20% in MI
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Washington Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Washington Street Elementary School's student population of 450 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
450 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Washington Street Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington Street Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#591 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
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49%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington Street Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington Street Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Washington Street Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
6%
9%
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Black
2%
18%
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White
88%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Washington Street Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington Street Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Washington Street Elementary School's ranking?
Washington Street Elementary School is ranked #591 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Washington Street Elementary School often compared to?
Washington Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gilkey Elementary School, Dix Street Elementary School, Starr Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Washington Street Elementary School?
450 students attend Washington Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Washington Street Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Street Elementary School?
Washington Street Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Washington Street Elementary School offer ?
Washington Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Washington Street Elementary School part of?
Washington Street Elementary School is part of Otsego School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 450 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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