Polk Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Polk Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Overview
Serving 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Polk Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 379 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Washington 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 41% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). 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 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
374 students
379 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2184 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1359 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
65
64
Grade 1 Students
52
49
Grade 2 Students
49
66
Grade 3 Students
73
70
Grade 4 Students
79
67
Grade 5 Students
56
63
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
11%
19%
% Black
16%
3%
% White
65%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%