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Washington School

301 E Sellar St
Bessemer, MI 49911
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 190 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Washington 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 190 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 50% in MI
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Washington School's student population of 190 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
190 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Washington School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington School is 0.26, 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)
#1247 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Washington School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington 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.
50-54%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington 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.
40-49%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Washington 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
11:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Washington School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Washington School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Washington School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Washington School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
86%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Washington School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Washington School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Washington School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Washington 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
71%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington 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 Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Washington School's ranking?
Washington School is ranked #1247 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Washington School?
190 students attend Washington School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Washington School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington School?
Washington School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Washington School offer ?
Washington School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Washington School part of?
Washington School is part of Bessemer Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 190 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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